Liberty partners with Adobe Liberty University recently signed an agreement with Adobe that allows students, faculty and staff the opportunity to download Adobe Creative Cloud to their personal computers for free. Since late last spring semester, Liberty’s Information Technology (IT) department has been working to make sure everything is in place for the new changes in technology usage. “Liberty has […]
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Liberty launches new department A new Liberty University office provides students with the opportunity to be academically enriched and culturally engaged. LU Send may be new, but it continues to carry out the university’s overarching goal to display the gospel of Christ throughout the world. The new office is meant to serve as a travel agency for Liberty students and […]
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Clayton King returns to Liberty’s campus for his 11th Spiritual Emphasis Week Liberty University students gathered together in Thomas Road Baptist Church and the Vines Center for four services of worship and learning during Spiritual Emphasis Week 2015, an annual tradition at Liberty. Back for his 11th consecutive Spiritual Emphasis Week, pastor Clayton King preached on the topic of God’s […]
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Liberty faculty to receive free pastry from Starbucks during the month of September Liberty University faculty members have the job of serving students on a daily basis. So throughout September, in honor of Faculty Appreciation Month, these hard-working members of Liberty will be celebrated for their contributions to the university. According Dining Services, the staff of Liberty will be treated […]
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More changes are made to broaden choices on campus Liberty dining continues to raise the bar in its dining options that now include, a drive-thru at Doc’s Diner, Auntie Anne’s and more. According to Casey Guise, unit marketing coordinator for Sodexo, the motive for the recent addition of a drive-thru at Doc’s Diner was convenience. “A drive-thru is an asset […]
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Medical students and faculty serve on the school’s first medical service trip More than 80 students, faculty and staff of the Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM) took a break from their summer vacations and teamed up for LUCOM’s first trip to Zacapa, Guatemala, from July 18-25. There they focused on providing quality medical help, building long-term relationships and […]
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Chaplain pens spiritual manuals to guide players and coaches Student-athletes are just that, students and athletes. At Liberty University, coaches and staff members work to develop their student-athletes to grow spiritually while becoming the best students and athletes they can be. Dr. Ed Gomes, the director of spiritual development for the Flames football team, works to help his players grow […]
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Ceremony marks the start of Freedom Tower construction Three. Two. One. Blastoff. President Jerry Falwell and other dignitaries pushed the lever that blasted ground for the much-anticipated Freedom Tower that will hold Liberty’s School of Divinity on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The ceremony began as faculty and students from the School of Divinity, as well as other spectators, crowded the parking […]
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Students explore outside and learn to follow safety signs Fall leaves. Fresh air. Fun times. Autumn is quickly approaching, and for many Liberty University students, this is prime time for outdoor activities such as hiking and camping. But before students plan weekend excursions hiking through the woods, they should make sure they prepare for whatever comes their way. When planning […]
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Liberty’s substantial enrollment growth causes need for energy adjustments Appalachian Power began work on a $28 million transmission improvement project this summer in order to accommodate the growing needs of Liberty University and the Lynchburg area. Liberty’s enrollment has increased by more than 800 percent over the past 20 years and is expected to continue growing as the university predicts […]
Read moreWDBJ7 employees killed in tragedy Two WDBJ7 employees were murdered during a live broadcast in Roanoke, Va., Wednesday Aug. 26. Reporter Alison Parker, 24, and cameraman Adam Ward, 27, were the two deceased. According to NBCnews.com, the two were conducting an interview with Chamber of Commerce executive Vicki Gardner Wednesday morning. It was during that interview when a gunman identified […]
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Students sign up for semester-long challenge to encourage positive habits During the last week of August, the Live Healthy Liberty initiative kicked off a wellness challenge that aims at improving students’ spiritual, mental and physical health. According to the Live Healthy Liberty website, “96% of employees and 91% of students are interested in wellness promotion activities at Liberty. Live Healthy […]
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Changes in wording have been made to the university’s Student Honor Code As students returned to campus to begin the 2015-2016 school year, discussion immediately began about the alterations to the Liberty Way, Liberty University’s Student Honor Code. Dr. Mark Hine, senior vice president for Student Affairs, and Robert Mullen, dean of students, said there was one main reason for […]
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Family Weekend and essay contest give students a chance to thank parents Parents often sacrifice so their children can attend college, and for the seventh year in a row, students have the opportunity to publicly thank their parents by submitting an essay detailing these sacrifices in the “Outstanding Parent of the Year” contest. “It is an opportunity for parents to […]
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New construction projects include science hall, music center and Commons II Liberty continued its $500 million campus improvement plan this summer as new facilities and a housing location made progress to accommodate the school’s growth. The Science Hall was completed this summer, welcoming new students for fall 2015. The Center for Music and the Worship Arts and the newest residential […]
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