Accounting professor dies at 70

JoAnn Gilmore remembered for love of numbers, students and serving God Liberty University Professor JoAnn Gilmore passed away Monday, Jan. 19, at the age of 70 after battling illness for more than one year. JoAnn Gilmore was born in Toledo, Ohio and was married to Phil Gilmore. She taught at Liberty as an accounting professor for 20 years, helping students […]

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Gage fills open role

Professor named president of VATA organization Dr. Matthew Gage, associate professor and clinical coordinator at Liberty University, has been chosen to serve as president-elect for the Virginia Athletic Training Association (VATA). According to VATA, its mission is to improve the quality of health for residents of Virginia. Gage is dedicated to that same mission as he begins his term as […]

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Wellness Series sparks change

Initiative to promote student health gains support as the semester begins Two of the most popular New Year’s resolutions are to lose weight and eat healthy food according to USA.gov. One way students can maintain this resolution is by attending the Wellness Series being held throughout the semester. The first session of the series, entitled “I’m Eating WHAT?!?”, was held […]

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Award winners announced

The Center for Teaching Excellence reveals recipients of Illuminate Grant The Center for Teaching Excellence has presented its new award winners for Spring 2015, bringing new life to the learning experience. Thousands of dollars in grants have been given to various departments and programs within Liberty University through the ILLUMINATE Grants for the Improvement of Teaching, which provide the proper […]

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Aircraft club takes off

School of Aeronautics gathering builds infrastructure as partnerships form A remote controlled (RC) aircraft club has been spreading its wings since the fall semester of 2014, aiming to reach out to the kids of Central Virginia. It started with an idea to bring aviation to young people without strapping them in a twin-engine turbofan aircraft. Rather, the idea was to […]

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Addressing safety concerns

Leaders, legislators work to combat nationwide problem of sexual assault With the effects of the controversial Rolling Stone article portraying the story of a girl who was gang raped at the University of Virginia still being felt across the nation, the topic of sexual assault on college campuses has received plenty of attention lately. Administrators at institutions across the country, […]

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Campus projects advance

New academic buildings near completion while others begin construction It has been less than three weeks since the spring semester started, and Liberty University students have already witnessed several changes to the ever-evolving landscape of the school’s campus. One of the most noticeable projects underway is the School of Music building. Charles Spence, senior vice president for construction planning, said […]

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Hawkins appointed

After Dr. Ronald Godwin retired from his post as provost last year, Dr. Ronald Hawkins became the interim provost. He accepted President Jerry Falwell’s request to make the new position permanent Jan. 23. “Dr. Hawkins has been a loyal Liberty stalwart for decades,” Falwell told the Liberty University News Service. “I can’t think of anybody better to lead the provost’s […]

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Spiritual programs revamped

Nasser kickstarts several changes in order to promote Campus Community The spiritual atmosphere at Liberty University has undergone a recent remodeling under the leadership of Senior Vice President for Spiritual Development David Nasser. According to Director of Spiritual Programs Daniel Bolton, these modifications affect residential hall meetings, prayer groups, Campus Church and Convocation. Bolton stated that these changes were made […]

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Teams serve around the globe

Students work overseas During Christmas break, many students not only took a break from school but also from the comfort of their everyday lives to travel all over the globe. John, the director of global teams and a team leader whose last name is withheld for security purposes, said the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) sent out four teams over […]

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Liberty mourns professor

Sharon Hähnlen, who battled cancer for five years, remembered for service After years of fighting cancer, Liberty University Professor Dr. Sharon Hähnlen died Saturday, Dec. 6 at the age of 69. Sharon Hähnlen was born in Indiana and received a bachelor’s degree in modern language from Iowa State University. She was married to Rev. Dr. Lee W. Hähnlen, who was […]

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Searching for answers

Center for Apologetics and Cultural Engagement begins its first semester Thomas was a doubter. Known for being a skeptic, a disbeliever, a questioner and for demanding proof, “Doubting Thomas” and people living in today’s chaotic world have something in common, especially with the millennial generation. They are asking questions and looking for answers. Liberty University is giving students and professors […]

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MFA and BFA expand program

School of Communication & Creative Arts offers new, prestigious degrees A new breed of excellence is coming to the halls of Liberty, and it includes the use of a paintbrush, camera and no small order of creativity. These students are at the forefront of design and photography, and now they have the chance to increase their learning through a new […]

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Sesquicentennial celebrated

Civil War reaches 150 year anniversary as preparations take place for events During this time 150 years ago, the United States was fighting in the bloodiest battle this country has ever seen. Now, the National Civil War Chaplains Museum (NCWCM) is hosting numerous events to commemorate the anniversary of the end of the war. The NCWCM will screen the film […]

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Simulators receive certification

FAA-certified flight simulator improves virtual training as school advances Since its inception in 2002, the School of Aeronautics has been growing at a rate other schools have not seen, according to Kevin Martin, associate director of flight operations. While other aviation schools have been shutting down operations, Liberty’s School of Aeronautics is maintaining a fleet of more than 30 aircraft, […]

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