Twin brothers and Liberty University alumni David and Jason Benham came to Liberty Wednesday, Oct. 8, to discuss their careers in real estate and their perspective on being “missionaries in the marketplace.” The Benham brothers began their day Wednesday by speaking during Convocation and spent the rest of their day speaking to multiple communications and business classes. They also did […]
Read moreLeaders gather to discuss Israel The Stand With Israel Rally took place in the Upper Senate Park in Washington, D.C., Sunday, Oct. 5 with more than 70 Liberty University students in attendance. Christian conservative speakers and Liberty University’s Senior Class President Chelsea Andrews took the stage to voice their support for the nation of Israel. Students followed Andrews along New […]
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After years of being hidden in the back of DeMoss Hall, the Center for Judaic Studies (CJS) has been moved to the Jerry Falwell Library, allowing students easier access. According to Dr. J. Randall Price, the executive director for the Center of Judaic Studies, the move was a decision made by […]
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Efforts made to avoid low student voter turnout on election day During the 2014 Lynchburg City Council race, several people, including Montgomery Pace, chairwoman of the College Republicans of Liberty University, sacrificed much of their time to motivate students to vote. When only 198 showed up at the Liberty precinct, the Lynchburg community turned a curious eye toward campus. Pace, […]
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Sophomore Hayley Bell receives the Outstanding Parent of the Year award Sophomore Hayley Bell was inspired to share her family’s story when she discovered the Outstanding Parent Essay Contest, showcased through the Parent and Family Connections Office. Through the process of writing the essay, she remembered the struggle her parents endured almost 10 years ago that continues to impact her […]
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2008 Early September: Despite being discouraged by the Lynchburg Registrar’s Office, who cited technicalities as reasons not to register, Liberty students register to vote in the fall presidential elections. late September: The Washington Post recognizes the campus-wide voting drive that included distributing registration forms in dormitories and classrooms, callingit “unprecedented.” November: Prior to Liberty’s registration drive, there were fewer than […]
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2011 October: Liberty Champion announces that the City Manager Office expedites the public hearing process needed to make changes in local polling precincts by allowing changes if 4,000 students register to vote under a Liberty University address. While it would not impact the November election, the new voting precinct could be in place for the spring primary elections. 2012 February: […]
Read moreNow that fall is in full swing, it is time for the annual Run 4 Their Lives Race. This year, race coordinators expect 1,500 runners to participate in the stand against sexual exploitation and human trafficking of women around the world. Lynchburg College will be hosting the event Oct. 11 at 8:45 a.m. Race Director Ryan Barr explained the reason […]
Read moreSADA uses ILLUMINATE Grant to bring in two professional illustrators Liberty University’s Department of Studio and Digital Arts (SADA) has been awarded a teaching grant that will allow students to attend lectures from professionals in the field. The ILLUMINATE Grant is awarded each year by Liberty’s Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) to a faculty member or team of faculty members […]
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Kirk Cameron, a familiar face and supporter of Liberty University, visited Friday, Sept. 26 to encourage students during Convocation and to give advice to cinematic arts students. “I kind of feel like your Uncle Kirk,” Cameron said as he took the stage in the Vines Center. “… I’m not just an invited speaker. I feel like I’m part of the […]
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Liberty’s Snowflex hosts Military Family Day Military personnel are on the frontlines every day in order to protect the United States and the freedom of those who live there. Many times, family members of those serving must make sacrifices as well. The Office of Military Affairs celebrated these families by hosting its semiannual Military Family Fun Day at Liberty Mountain […]
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Liberty University will welcome alumni from across the nation to the ever-changing campus landscape at this year’s Homecoming Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3-4. The weekend will be packed full of events for alumni and current students to enjoy. Homecoming is one of Liberty’s largest annual […]
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Monique Maloney honored in recent logo contest of 30,000 submissions Monique Maloney, an assistant professor of graphic design in Liberty University’s department of Studio and Digital Arts, created a logo that was featured as one of 2,000 other designs in the best-selling logo book, “Logo Lounge.” Growing up enamored by Massachusetts’ trees and the bright yellow sun, Maloney said she […]
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Christian/Community Service offers opportunities to help local community Every academic year, thousands of students on Liberty’s campus invest in the community of Lynchburg, providing thousands of hours of service to a host of volunteer organizations. Christian/Community Service (CSER) is a graduation requirement for all residential Liberty students. All four-year students must complete 20 hours of community service for six semesters, […]
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Construction alters the look of Liberty’s landscape As the year transitions into a cooler season, construction crews on Liberty University’s campus will be gearing up to reach construction goals before winter hits the hills of Lynchburg. With several projects underway and a number of them just beginning, the campus is rapidly taking on a new form. Two construction projects across […]
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