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Math Emporium: A new way to learn math
At Liberty University, students are learning math differently than ever before. This decision is mutually beneficial for both the students and the professors. It’s called the Math Emporium, developed by the National Center for Academic transformation, whose motto reads, “Experts in improving learning and reducing cost in higher education.” “This remedial approach to teaching lower-level math allows students to learn […]
Read moreHealth Services expand
New equipment makes diagnosing patients quicker Liberty University’s health service medical provider, Centra Medical Group, underwent a major scheduling change Jan. 9. Health services, located in Green Hall, now accepts walk-ins. In addition to this, new equipment, staff, rooms and medical record services have been added to accommodate this change. “Just as Liberty is growing, LU health services has grown […]
Read moreBlood drives save lives
Liberty University collects more than 50 units of blood A blood drive was held Wednesday, Jan. 25, in the back hall of DeMoss Commons at Liberty University from 12:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. The event was sponsored by the Virginia Blood Services and the College of General Studies. “During the winter months regular blood donors go down due to illness […]
Read moreVines Center food court closes
Lack of student interest has caused the Vines Center food court to officially shut down, according to Liberty University Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. According to Lee Beaumont, director of auxiliary services at Liberty, the college began losing money after Founder’s Food Court vendors initially moved over to the Vines Center last year. The amount of revenue the operation was making […]
Read moreExpansions in Aeronautics
Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics is now offering unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) training and has significantly expanded both its aviation maintenance and flight attendant programs. The school anticipates an “explosion” of job opportunities in the next few years. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently testing to see whether manned and unmanned aircraft can fly safely in the same airspace, […]
Read moreVirginia Primaries approach
The Virginia March Primaries are approaching at a rapid rate. The voting for the Republican candidates will take place March 6 at various polling locations throughout the state. “Due to Virginia candidate qualification laws there will only be two republican presidential candidates on the Virginia ballot, Gov. Mitt Romney from Massachusetts and Con. Ron Paul from Texas,” Political Director for […]
Read moreAdvertisement taken out of context
Liberty University has made national news with its recent promotional commercial starring former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. However, according to a statement released by Liberty’s General Counsel David Corry, the ad was not intended to support Gingrich as a presidential candidate. “Liberty University and Speaker Newt Gingrich have a long history together that predates his candidacy for the Republican nomination […]
Read moreNew developments in the psychology department
Liberty University’s Psychology Club is gearing up to make some major changes in the wake of the spring semester with a new name and program set for the future. The PsyComm, which stands for “The Psychology Community,” will replace Liberty’s current and smaller scale Psychology Club to become an all-encompassing organization that promotes the inclusion and unity of the entire […]
Read moreOnline ads get googled
Liberty University Online has found an innovative new way to reach global audiences using mobile marketing methods through Google searches on smart phones and other mobile devices. This past December, Google released a case study documenting Liberty’s success in mobile marketing in the education industry. According to the Executive Director of Admissions for Liberty University Online, Steve Peterson, Google saw […]
Read moreTurner Gill to lead the Flames
New head football coach replaces Rocco For most students, Dec. 15, 2011, marked the end of another semester. For Liberty University football and new head coach Turner Gill, it marked the beginning of a new era. Just a week and a half after former head coach Danny Rocco accepted the head coaching position at the University of Richmond, the Flames […]
Read moreLiberty considers GLTC billing
A miscalculation in billing from the GLTC caused Liberty to take a closer look at transit costs from company High transit costs and fees by the Greater Lynchburg Transit Company (GLTC) may be costing the busing company the business of Liberty University. In a report released by the GLTC board, Liberty’s payment for the 2012 fiscal year was miscalculated. The […]
Read moreLiberty’s online M.B.A. ranks among top 25 in nation
A high ranking and affordable program sets the School of Business apart from others across the country Liberty University Online’s Master of Business Administration ranks among the top 25 in the nation, according to the inaugural Smart Choice ranking. The announcement comes at a time when online degrees — and M.B.A.s in particular — are in demand, according to School […]
Read moreNew parking plan takes effect
With continued parking problems plaguing the Liberty University campus, officials have required commuter students and some Campus East and Hill residents to re-register their cars. New decals have been made available to these students, Chief of Police Col. Richard D. Hinkley said. Hinkley said the reason is because the lots and the numbers of allowed vehicles per lot are different […]
Read moreStudents combat rising costs by renting textbooks
Rising textbook prices forced college bookstores and online providers to be creative in their marketing tactics. Renting textbooks is among the fastest growing means of ordering textbooks recently. With each book price dramatically cut, many college students saw renting as the perfect option. The Liberty University bookstore rental program was responsible for much of their success this semester. Half of […]
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