The School of Communication had its first exclusive career fair Oct. 25 at the Williams Stadium pavilion. The Career Center organized the fair to provide Liberty University School of Communication students and alumni the opportunity to network, apply and interview with local and national companies. Some of the organizations that attended to recruit interns and employees were Clear Channel Communications, […]
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With the presidential election quickly approaching, the candidates are continuing to persuade undecided voters to join their cause. Gov. Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama are traveling the country in hopes of gaining votes. Third-party candidates from the Green, Constitution and Libertarian Parties are also pursuing votes. This week, the Champion questioned the presidential candidates on student loan concerns, priorities […]
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Surrounded by swarms of secret service agents, Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, made their way into Lynchburg, Saturday, Oct. 27, to rally for the re-election of President Barack Obama and himself. According to a press release by the deputy fire marshal of Lynchburg, Thomas Goode […]
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The Liberty University digital media program is expanding its potential for high quality television with the addition of a high-definition remote broadcasting truck.
Previously, the Communication Department worked with a temporary truck that had video equipment inside. However […]
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With Election Day quickly approaching, it is important for voters to be fully prepared when they arrive at the polls. In order to cast your vote Nov. 6, students and community members should be aware of the voter criteria put in place by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Read moreThe Center for Music and Worship at Liberty University has been recognized for two different awards for being “Best of the Best in Higher Education” from Worship Leader Magazine. The magazine, which has more than 300,000 subscribers, holds an annual choice award each October. Liberty University was recognized in the magazine’s “Editor’s Choice” award, which the school also received last […]
Read moreLynn University in Boca Raton, Fla. played host to the third and final presidential debate Monday night between President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney. The fourth and final debate, moderated by Bob Schieffer of CBS News, concentrated on issues of foreign policy. Schieffer introduced the debate by recalling of the 50th anniversary of the night that President Kennedy told […]
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When voting for the president, eligible voters will also have a chance to vote for their choice for Congress and Senate. In issue six of the Liberty Champion, four congressional candidates answered several questions pertaining to economic and faith issues. This week, the Senate candidates, Republican George Allen and Democrat Tim Kaine, have answered similar questions. Review the candidates’ answers […]
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Calls America ‘most radical civilization’ Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich visited Liberty University this weekend with his wife, Callista, to emphasize the importance of American history in the education system and the importance of voting in the upcoming election. Gingrich lectured students, faculty and staff on the importance of understanding what it means to be […]
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Every October for the past four years, the Theatre Department at Liberty University has taken graduating seniors to New York City to experience theater on a larger scale. This year, 14 students had the opportunity to be mentored by major Broadway actors, audition in front of directors and attend three different musicals including Peter and the Starcatcher, Once and Newsies. […]
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Producers from the faith-based film “Finding Faith” — which features Erik Estrada of the 80s sitcom “CHiPs” and multiple Liberty University students — have continued to encourage student involvement in their project with the implementation of a songwriting contest for the movie’s soundtrack. Work for the collaborative soundtrack is in its beginning stages. Christian artists such as Avalon, Newsboys, Charles […]
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Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics (SOA) flight team won its regional competition for the 8th year in a row over several other collegiate competitors, including the United States Naval Academy at Elizabeth City State University, Oct. 11-14, according to Coach Kyle Dillon. Most team members agree that ground events are where the flight team excelled. “The real key to victory […]
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Republican vice-presidential hopeful Paul Ryan came out swinging against President Obama Tuesday, Oct. 16, campaigning before a large crowd at Automated Conveyor Systems (ACS) on Millrace Drive in Lynchburg.
Ryan strolled onto the stage from a black SUV, stepping to the beat […]
The 6th District congressional debate was held at Liberty University’s School of Law Supreme Court room between Congressman Bob Goodlatte and Andy Schmookler Oct. 16. The debate consisted of several representatives from local media outlets such as WSET and The News & Advance asking questions that each candidate had one minute to respond. The debate was moderated by the dean […]
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