Large indoor events were either canceled or moved outdoors because of Liberty’s mitigation period. Classes moved to an online format, the Annex reached full capacity, sporting events moved from home to away, and now College For A Weekend (CFAW) has been canceled. These are all the effects of the rising number of COVID-19 cases on Liberty University’s campus. The number […]
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The Office of Spiritual Development at Liberty University released the fall 2021 Convocation lineup on Friday, Aug. 20. The lineup includes popular news anchors, pastors, and political figures, some familiar to Liberty and others new. On Sept. 1, the celebration will commence in Williams Football Stadium with Liberty President Jerry Prevo and co-founder Dr. Elmer Towns. David Jeremiah, an […]
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Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM) hosted its annual White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 21, recognizing the class of 2025. The ceremony was held inside Liberty’s Center for Music & the Worship Arts and celebrated the eighth class of osteopathic medicine students. Although last year’s ceremony had guest restrictions because of the pandemic, this year’s program allowed more […]
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The Food Court at Reber-Thomas, known colloquially throughout campus as the Rot, is being rebuilt in a new location between Commons III and the lake beside the Jerry Falwell Library. The brand-new building will be larger and allow for more students as freshman class sizes increase. “We have the largest freshman class that has ever come to the university this […]
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Despite the heat and humidity, students came together for an action-packed Block Party welcoming the largest freshman class in Liberty University’s history. Student Activities’ annual back-to-school event began at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28 in the LaHaye Parking lot. The stacked artist lineup highlighted the evening with Christian rappers FLAME and Aaron Cole headlining the event. FLAME set the stage […]
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“Spirit Rock,” a tradition dating back to 1993, was reestablished Aug. 4 at DeMoss Hall with hopes that students can show off their school spirit, personal messages and artistic flair on the rock once again. Liberty’s Vice President of Major Construction Daniel Deter was managing the construction of the new Food Court at Reber-Thomas when he and his crew discovered […]
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Student Activities kicked off the semester by hosting Fall Welcome Week Aug. 19 to 21, filled with fun events for new students to enjoy. “Fall Welcome Week was something that we really wanted to make a first impression on the students,” Student Activities Event Supervisor Walker Sandler said. According to Walker, the events were an opportunity for students to get […]
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Liberty University’s incoming class is projected to be the largest enrollment in the school’s 50-year history with an estimated 20% increase in new students on campus for the fall 2021 semester. “After all the challenges that hit universities this past year, we’re overjoyed to see our largest incoming class of nearly 5,500 new and transfer students come to LU,” said […]
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Welcoming our students back to campus is one of the most gratifying experiences while serving as Liberty University’s president. Our students emanate from across the country and from around the world. Their presence brings life and energy to our campus unlike anything else, which inspires me and our school administrators to continue our strong tradition of Training Champions for Christ. […]
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There are banners, stickers, signs, hats and T-shirts to showcase the anniversary that only comes by once: Liberty University celebrating 50 years of training Champions for Christ. Liberty University, originally known as Lynchburg Baptist College, was founded by Dr. Jerry Falwell 50 years ago with a dream to educate Champions for Christ. On Sept. 15, 1971, the first […]
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Students will enter a campus-wide quarantine from Aug. 30 until Sept. 10 as a part of Liberty’s temporary mitigation plan in response to increased COVID-19 rates, the Office of the President announced on Aug. 26. The university will move all residential classes online, suspend any large indoor events and offer take out dining options during this period. The temporary mitigation […]
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The woman who inspired Americans with her hope-filled story and music will not be able to continue on “America’s Got Talent” this season. 30-year-old Jane Marczewski, who goes by the stage name Nightbirde, announced Monday on social media that her health has taken a turn for the worse, demanding all her attention and energy. The Liberty University graduate received Simon […]
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After Liberty alumna Jane Marczewski’s (’13) stunning and emotional performance of her original song “It’s OK,” NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” judge Simon Cowell only had one option: the golden buzzer. Each of the four judges may hit his or her golden buzzer only once each season, reserved only for the best talents. Receiving the golden buzzer on AGT sends Marczewski […]
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Evangelists Tim Lee and William Graham will serve as the new chairman and vice chairman of Liberty University’s Board of Trustees. Lee replaces Dr. Allen McFarland who served as the interim chairman since Dr. Jerry Prevo assumed the position of university president in August. Lee has been on the Board of Trustees since 1991 and served on the Spiritual Mission […]
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Hattie Troutman, Editor-in-Chief The little news office tucked in the side of Green Hall’s main entrance doesn’t look special from the outside. Many people walk by never realizing the bustling work happening on the other side of the glass door. This little office, however, became more than an office space throughout my last three years of college. I first walked […]
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