Category: News

The Liberty Women’s Flag Football Competition, held on Oct. 22-23 at the Liberty Mountain Intramural Complex fields, included six teams of girls that fought for the championship spot and a chance to win champion-titled T-shirts.  The six teams included Block It Like It’s Hot, End Zone Chasers, Friday Night Tights, Katie’s Team, The Election Steelers and No Punt Intended. Each […]

Whether it’s a trail ride, a lesson or a spot on the Equestrian Team, the horses at the Liberty Mountain Equestrian Center provide a lot of opportunities for students.   The Liberty Mountain Equestrian Center saddled up for another meet and greet on Saturday, Oct. 23 where students could meet and interact with the horses that live at the center.  […]

Following a 10-day mitigation period and a steady decline of on-campus COVID-19 cases, Liberty will open its doors once again to future Flames.  College for a Weekend will return to  university grounds on Oct. 28-30, offering visitors a brief taste of college life. The weekend will be packed with activities for students and families. Renowned Christian rock band Skillet will […]

Kathy Byron and Greg Eaton are battling to represent District 22, which includes Bedford County, City of Lynchburg, Campbell County and Franklin County Kathy Byron Originally born in Pennsylvania, Republican Delegate Kathy Byron is currently a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 22, according to Ballotpedia. Byron has been at the helm of her position for 23 […]

Natalie Short and Wendell Walker are battling to represent District 23, which includes part of the city of Lynchburg and part of Amherst and Bedford Counties. Wendell S. Walker Wendell S. Walker is currently the Republican representative of the 23rd district in the Virginia House of Delegates.  Walker has been in the General Assembly since 2020 and  has been active […]

This semester marks the second season of Challenging Your Health Mindset, a podcast created by Student Health and Wellness for Liberty students, faculty, staff and the community.  “We wanted to have a space to talk about trending and challenging health topics with prominent people here at Liberty and from the Lynchburg community,” Assistant Director of Student Health Center and Wellness […]

Fall break is a much-needed opportunity for students to temporarily disconnect from the everyday stresses that college life entails. The Outdoor Adventure program’s camping trip to Grayson Highlands State Park will offer a chance to unwind in the midst of God’s beautiful handiwork. On Oct. 14-17 a group of Liberty students will head down to southwestern Virginia for campfires, mountain […]

With the launch of the new Swipe Out Hunger program, the Office of Student Life continues its mission to make a difference in food insecurity for off-campus students. Swipe Out Hunger is a program supported by Sodexo in which they provide access to meals for college students who need them. This year, Sodexo decided to approach The Office of Student […]

Liberty University hosted its annual homecoming weekend Oct. 8-9, bringing many alumni back to campus, during the parade prior to the football game against Middle Tennessee State University.  The parade featured many groups from Liberty, including NASCAR driver William Byron, students from the school of nursing, the Liberty Figure Skating team, the Cheerleading team and more.  Another participant in the […]

The Lynchburg Community Market is a consistent part of local life in Lynchburg, selling fresh produce for students and community members.  But on Sept. 29, the Lynchburg Night Market offered shoppers the chance to see the market in a different light — fading light, that is. The market was held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. but featured all the […]

Fatigue. Difficulty concentrating. Insomnia. Sadness. Shifts in diet. Changes in eating habits. Feelings of worthlessness and guilt. These are all signs of depression. About 44% of college students report experiencing a symptom of depression or anxiety, according to the Mayo Clinic Health System. Resident Counselor for Student Counseling Services Sam Landa said depression and anxiety are prominent in college students […]

Liberty University’s Helms School of Government hosted multiple speakers during the month of September that shared their personal experiences with students and gave advice on how to pursue their future careers.  David Shedd, former acting director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), and Dr. Hilly Moodrick-Even Khen (Dr. Moodrick), senior lecturer of public international law at Ariel University in Israel, […]

Every day since Aug. 24, the School of Divinity has posted a video of a school leader praying over the university. The 50 Days of Prayer correlates to Liberty’s 50th anniversary. While a variety of topics have been covered in these prayers, the university’s students and community are central topics. Pastor Jonathan Falwell kicked off the series in a video […]