Liberty’s registrar, Larry Shackelton, leaves a lasting impression on students and fellow faculty members After nearly 12 years serving with Liberty University, Larry Shackleton retired from his position as university registrar and vice president of administrative information management Dec. 31, 2013. Shackleton started with Liberty in 2002 during the construction of the Arthur S. DeMoss Learning Center and has seen […]
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In the next few weeks, Liberty University hopes to lower the water in Ivy Lake to make repairs to its dam, according to Lee Beaumont, senior vice president of Auxiliary Services at Liberty. Initial calculations placed the repair costs at approximately $2.5 million. Through 18 months of working with Tom Roberts, an engineer at the Department of Conservation and Recreation […]
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Former governor of Alaska and Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin, visited Liberty University during the final official Convocation of the semester Wednesday, Dec. 4 to talk about her career in politics and her new book, “Good Tidings and Great Joy: Protecting the Heart of […]
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Computer company employees speak at School of Business, provide insight Students from the Liberty University School of Business heard from representatives from the Microsoft Corporation Wednesday, Nov. 13 about how to get ahead in the world of information technology. According to School of Business Dean Scott Hicks, the Liberty Information Technology Operations department partners with Microsoft in certain areas of […]
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President loses 75 pounds Just 48 hours before the 2012 Commencement, President Jerry Falwell, Jr. experienced symptoms of what he later found out to be a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) — a miniature stroke. “There was numbness in my hand, my face started to droop, and Becki noticed that I was drooling,” Falwell said. “I told her I didn’t have […]
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Students packed the front steps of DeMoss Hall to watch the fourth-annual Christmas In Lights hosted by Student Activities Monday, Nov. 18.
The festivities began at 7 p.m. with the brass ensemble and the university choirs performing “Carol of the Bells.” Dylan Stine, senior and Student […]
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Two groups from Miller’s Advanced Video Production class have been contacted about their Doritos commercials Students in the Department of Digital Media and Communication Arts (DMCA) have accepted the challenge to compete in the Doritos Crash the Super Bowl VIII contest. According to professor Pamela Miller, there were three groups in her COMS 483 Advanced Video Production class that chose […]
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Graduates celebrate gallery opening by displaying multiple works and discussing their pieces with guests Seniors in the Liberty University Department of Studio and Digital Arts (SADA) showcased their work in the fall 2013 senior exhibit, “Infuse,” in the University Gallery Thursday, Nov. 14. Artists discussed with viewers as students, faculty, staff and members of the community toured the gallery during […]
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Building of the Jerry Falwell Library nears completion while the new medical school, other projects take shape Over the past few months, Liberty University’s campus has been undergoing numerous changes as various construction projects have been launched. The most advanced project is the construction of the Jerry Falwell Library, which will expand the library resources while also providing several food […]
Read moreThe Bright Hope Educational Learning Center, located at 2310 Fort Ave., Lynchburg, Va., offers a tutoring and mentoring program in which students can get involved and help train young minds. Patricia Braxton, executive director, said students are welcome to stop by the center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. “Most of our students require individual assistance,” Braxton said. “About […]
Read moreStarting this year, students will become involved with the concert by filling production and hosting positions Liberty University is planning to have its largest Winterfest yet, with more than 8,000 people packing the campus, and some students will have the opportunity of a lifetime, according to John Rost, director of campus productions. Matthew Hockensmith, special events coordinator under national recruitment, […]
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Tom Donovan invites guests to tour his home filled with more than 80 trees and thousands of decorations The spirit of Christmas comes early to the Donovan home every year. Starting in September, Liberty University Online assistant professor Tom Donovan, husband of assistant professor of Psychology Sundi Donovan, breaks out the decorations and puts up more than 80 trees and […]
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VAS funds medical research Liberty student Michael Carson recently won a grant from the Virginia Academy of Science (VAS) for his research on Alzheimer’s disease, adding $500 to Liberty’s research fund. Carson presented in front of a panel of judges Oct. 26 from the VAS, competing against not only other Liberty students, but also students from schools such as Virginia […]
Read moreLiberty is ranked as the third healthiest college According to The Daily Beast and College Prowler, Liberty ranks third among the healthiest colleges across the nation. Reasons for the rating include the low use of alcohol and drugs, and healthy dining options, courtesy of Sodexo food services. Robin Quay, Liberty’s registered dietician, and other Sodexo staff are the masterminds behind […]
Read moreJunior Charlie Scruggs prepares for his internship in Paraguay where he will live for nearly half a year As a global studies major, Liberty University student Charlie Scruggs is required to complete an internship overseas to get ministry experience before he can graduate. According to Scruggs, the compulsory overseas internship is an extremely helpful requirement for global studies majors at […]
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