Advanced 3D technology promises revolution in research and collaboration The Jerry Falwell Library at Liberty University has made a new addition to its array of cutting-edge research tools. The department of scholarly communications installed a Makerbot 3D scanner in the Scholar’s Commons in early March. With a turntable and advanced laser technology, the new scanner can digitally render objects into […]
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Liberty Eagle Scholars travel to New York for ministry A group of Liberty University students traveled to New York on the weekend of April 6-10 for a service opportunity at Evangel Christian Center and School. The trip was part of the Eagle Scholars Program. On Friday of that week, Eagle Scholars led young students in songs and testimonies during chapel […]
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Historic 611 steam locomotive pays visit to city to educate and inspire After being in Spencer, North Carolina for more than a year, the 611 steam locomotive finally finished restoration and is back on the tracks. The 611 made its way to Lynchburg Saturday, April 9. Norfolk and Western’s pride steam locomotive, the 611, was the first passenger steam train […]
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Liberty University alumnus and New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings will be the keynote speaker for Liberty University’s 2016 Commencement Saturday, May 14. “I selected Jennings for the role of Commencement speaker, not only because of his success in the NFL, but also his tireless efforts to help children in the Lynchburg area develop their reading skills through his […]
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Blue Angels, aerial performers to headline After a five-year hiatus, the Lynchburg Regional Airshow is finally returning May 21-22, promising to be one of the biggest air shows in the country this year. The show will feature a lineup of aerial performers and historical and interactive displays. The show will honor military and service personnel through its theme, “a salute […]
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Research initiative proves to be a success Liberty University showcased its plans for student learning improvement by launching its Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) with QEP Week March 21-25 and Research Week March 29-April 2. Elisa Rollins, director of the QEP and the Center for Applied Research and Scholarship (CARS), said the QEP is a five-year plan to improve a specific […]
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New challenge activity Locked Up Lynchburg coming to Wyndhurst this month After spending countless hours studying each semester, Liberty University students can finally test their intellect in the ultimate exam: Locked Up Escape Rooms. Locked Up Lynchburg is the newest entertainment activity in Lynchburg, centered on combining human intellect, team building, fun and competition while giving students and locals a […]
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Liberty students become informed on the direct impact young adult voters can have With the presidential election just around the corner, Liberty University’s clubs and students are gearing up to make this election count not only for campus but for the Lynchburg community. “We as an institution do a great job by pushing (people) to vote and having the ability […]
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Pastor David Stone spoke to students in Convocation about living for God’s glory Liberty University welcomed David Stone to Convocation Friday, April 8. David Stone is the senior pastor of Southeast Christian Church, a multisite church with locations in Kentucky and Indiana. Before Stone addressed the students, a video was shown in memory of Liberty student Dylan Engel. The video […]
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Dean of Students Office holds town hall meeting to address students’ concerns As the 2015-2016 school year draws to a close, the Dean of Students Office held a Q&A panel discussion for students to voice their ideas for the upcoming year. The Dean of Students Office panel discussion Tuesday, April 5 gave students the opportunity to voice their opinions and […]
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The Dean of Students Office will be holding a town hall meeting Tuesday, April 5 to give students a chance to have their voices heard about ways to make Liberty a better place. Dean of Students Robert Mullen said there would be a panel of representatives from different departments around Liberty. Those represented will include the Office of Spiritual Development, […]
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Jump Trampoline Park plans to open location in Candlers Mountain Shopping Center Lynchburg will welcome its first Jump Trampoline Park this fall in the Candlers Mountain Shopping Center, less than a mile away from Liberty University’s campus. Greg Lyons, director of development at Jump, said the site will be approximately 12,000 square feet, depending on the final design. The park […]
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School of Communication & Creative Arts prepares for move to Green Hall The Liberty University School of Communication & Creative Arts (SCCA) will be united under one roof in Green Hall come fall 2016. SCCA, along with the Liberty Studio & Digital Arts (SADA) Department, will be moving into the space currently occupied by the indoor track facility. According to […]
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