With the approval of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and the beginning rollout in December came waves of both relief and apprehension. Despite concern about the quick turnaround in research and development, many Liberty students have opted to take the vaccine, excited to step forward and hopefully out of the Covid-19 era. Caylee Farmer, a senior in the Pre-Med program, […]
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Hundreds of students, faculty and staff gathered Friday afternoon on Liberty University’s campus to pray and march for the preborn at the Life March, hosted by the Falkirk Center for Faith and Freedom. Before the march, worship leaders led the group in songs as the marchers trickled in. Attendees heard from acting President Jerry Prevo who led the charge defining […]
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Before the start of the Spring semester, Liberty University announced plans to hold the 2021 commencement virtually, replacing the in-person gathering in the middle of May. Due to state COVID-19 restrictions, Liberty will broadcast the event May 15 on the university website, celebrating students as they complete their college degrees. During the main ceremony, the keynote speaker and members of […]
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As a result of recent legislation passed by the state’s General Assembly, Virginia drivers can now be ticketed and fined for simply having a cell phone in their hand while operating a vehicle. Those caught violating this law can expect to be fined $125 for a first offense, while drivers spotted a second time or in a school or work […]
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After the mandatory quarantine period from Jan. 15-25, Liberty health officials continue to mitigate and implement plans to ensure students remain on campus and stay healthy during the spring semester. Upon arrival to campus, all on-campus students were instructed to participate in a 10-day quarantine, limiting dining options to take-out only on campus along with closing off common gathering spaces. […]
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Liberty University will battle Governor Ralph Northam and Peter Blake, the director of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, or SCHEV, in court over new changes to the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant that omit some online students from receiving aid. The Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant, or VTAG, is a grant offered to Virginia residents who choose to attend […]
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Liberty University’s Center for Financial Literacy (CFL) provides personal financial training with a biblical worldview to students, faculty and the community and allows students the opportunity to be peer financial coaches. In an effort to intentionally integrate personal finance concepts across all degree programs, the CFL was established through the School of Business in 2018 with the help of Scott […]
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As the start of spring semester is underway at Liberty University, Campus Recreation is preparing for an upcoming ski trip to Wintergreen Resort, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. According to Outdoor Adventures Manager Katy Ward, Campus Recreation hosts at least four trips to Wintergreen per year, offering an affordable skiing option for students. Day trips to the resort cost […]
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Liberty students, faculty and staff plan to march for the unborn and pro-life causes Friday Jan. 29 at the Life March hosted by Liberty University’s Falkirk Center for Faith and Freedom starting at 11:30 p.m. The plans were set after the national March for Life, an annual demonstration held in Washington D.C. moved to a virtual event. Following Friday’s virtual […]
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Exam time brings a higher volume of students to the library to study, and often increases students stress levels. The Jerry Falwell Library staff is working to help lower the pressure of the season. Since 2015, the JFL works to serve students during exam time with an event called “De-Stress for Exams”. “The event gives the student a chance to […]
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In the midst of a pandemic, local Christmas events have been altered for COVID-19 safety or have been canceled altogether as guidelines and restrictions change. The Christmas on the Boulevard show that the School of Music does each year was not cancelled completely, but rather moved to a virtual format. However, the 2020 Christmas on the Boulevard plans to feature […]
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After a surge in mid-September, Liberty’s COVID-19 cases have been steadily trending down, with the most recent numbers indicating a total of 34 active cases among students and faculty. According to the most recent update to the COVID-19 dashboard, only 0.15% of the campus population currently has COVID-19. Dr. Keith Anderson, executive director of Liberty’s Health and Wellness Initiative, attributes […]
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One minute and forty seconds — that is how long it took Liberty alumna and non-profit founder Hallie Albin to find a trafficked child for sale in Lynchburg. Albin found the startling number after the validity of the trafficking problem in Lynchburg was challenged by a peer. With the imminent need in mind, Albin and her husband Phil began a […]
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Former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell spent three days on Liberty’s campus as a guest lecturer in the Helms School of Government, where he inspired students with his experiences in public service, shared wisdom with students regarding their career paths and encouraged them to understand the Judeo-Christian foundation of the United States. During his visit on Wednesday, Nov. 11 – Friday, […]
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In a world that is struggling to contain a widespread pandemic, it can be hard to find ways to serve people in need while maintaining safe protocols. However, on Nov. 10, Operation Blessing and LU Serve partnered together to allow students a tangible way to help people in need across the U.S. without the need to leave campus. During the […]
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