Franklin Graham challenged Liberty students at Convocation Wednesday, Oct. 10, to make their lives count by following Christ, no matter the cost. Graham, president and CEO of both Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, said many people follow Jesus “at a distance” — when things are going well, they follow him, but when things are not going well, […]
Read moreDr. Harold L. Willmington, Liberty’s longest-serving faculty member and a notable leader in the field of biblical studies, died at age 87 Monday, Oct. 15, following his battle with cancer. Willmington will leave a lasting legacy because of the decades he spent creating accessible and in-depth study tools for those seeking to delve deeper into scripture. With over 20 editions […]
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Liberty University’s LU Send department monitors global activity and looks for ways to involve students in providing aid and ministry in the United States and abroad. So, when the department noticed a surge of refugees entering the country of Spain, they decided to designate the European nation as the focus of this year’s G5 initiative. The G5 initiative was born […]
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With luxury and elegance as its theme, Freedom 4/24’s fifth annual Freedom Gala, taking place Oct. 5 at Amazement Square, will be an intentional contrast to the problem of human trafficking in the U.S. Freedom 4/24 is a nonprofit organization that exists to bring freedom and justice to victims and survivors of sexual exploitation and human trafficking. Since the organization […]
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Liberty University’s School of Nursing is improving its programs and growing avenues for student success. In July 2018, its 14,000 square foot simulation center was accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. According to the Liberty News Service, the stimulation center had to meet the SSH’s core standards for accreditation, which are established by the International Nursing Association for […]
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Sen. Tim Kaine (D) and candidate Corey Stewart (R) spoke to constituents on issues like immigration, the student debt crisis, MS-13 violence and weapons in school at a U.S. Senate Town Hall Sept. 21 in Liberty University’s Center for Music and the Worship Arts’ Concert Hall. Former U.S. Rep. Robert Hurt, who is also the executive director of the Center […]
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Students of all majors gathered in the Student Government Association office Sept. 20 for the first Enactus meeting of the Fall 2018 semester, which introduced a new mentorship program called the Bridge Initiative. Enactus is a worldwide, student-led entrepreneurship club that focuses on giving college students real-world experience in using their gifts and abilities to work together and help […]
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With plans to illuminate the LU monogram on Candler’s Mountain, Liberty University will continue to signal its presence in the city of Lynchburg. However, not everyone in the community has been quick to accept this project. According to Liberty General Counsel David Corry, the request for a permit to light the monogram was recently denied by City Zoning Administrator Kevin […]
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Amid protesters, political commentator Candace Owens used her story of experiencing hatefulness in her life to encourage Liberty University students to let bad experiences shape them, not define them. Owens, who has appeared on Fox News, CNN and MSNBC, spoke to students in Convocation Sept. 26. “I have been smeared, libeled,” Owens said. “I have been protested. I have been […]
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Hours before Judge Brett Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee Sept. 27, 300 Liberty University students boarded buses and traveled to the nation’s capital to show support for Kavanaugh. The Liberty students were hosted by Concerned Women for America and attended the CWA Women for Kavanaugh “I stand with Brett Rally,” which took place […]
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Hours before Judge Brett Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testified in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday, Sept. 27, 300 Liberty University students boarded buses and traveled to the nation’s capital to show support for Kavanaugh. The Liberty students were hosted by Concerned Women for America and attended the CWA Women for Kavanaugh, I stand with Brett Rally, […]
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At a U.S. Senate Town Hall meeting Sept. 20 at Liberty University’s Concert Hall, Sen. Tim Kaine (D) and candidate Corey Stewart (R) discussed the Brett Kavanaugh sexual allegation scandal, judicial precedent and the future of abortion rights. Kaine led in the polls all summer and continues to grip a 16-point lead over Stewart, according to the University of Mary […]
Read moreLibertarian U.S. Senate candidate Matt Waters spoke to Liberty University students Wednesday evening, Sept. 19, about individual liberty. The Virginia native and father of five began with the fact that America is set apart from other countries because it was founded on the idea of individual liberty. “We’re not known in America for our products,” Waters said. “But what separates […]
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More than a dozen Liberty University students and LU Shepherd leaders gathered outside of the Indoor Track Complex Thursday preparing for their short-term deployment to Jacksonville, North Carolina, to provide aid and relief to victims devastated by Hurricane Florence. The team is being deployed by LU Send Now and will be partnering with Samaritan’s Purse. The group departed Thursday, Sept. […]
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2018-2019 Class Officers Elected The results are in and Liberty University’s 2018-2019 new class officers have been elected. The results and winners are as follows: Freshmen: P- Alexa Whaley VP- Karsyn Foster: 362 votes Sophomore: P- Thomas Hummel VP- Stephen Hawley: 517 votes Junior: P- Timothy Murcek, VP- Evan Gaul (ran unopposed) 88 votes Senior– […]
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