Liberty University partnered with the Friends of New London to hold New London Day Saturday, Oct. 27, giving the public an opportunity to learn about local history, including the historical sites that date as far back as the 18th century. “When the Friends of New London was founded, their vision was to rescue and restore as many historic buildings as […]
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Flames burned bright the night of Friday, Oct. 19, in the East Campus Satellite parking lot during the Homecoming Bonfire, hosted by Student Activities. Both old and new Liberty fans gathered for a time to enjoy food, games and live music, getting pumped up and ready for the Flames to bring the heat during the weekend Homecoming football game against […]
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More than 100 individuals, dressed in black, marched the streets of downtown Lynchburg, Virginia, Oct. 20 to protest human trafficking occurring both domestically and worldwide through an A21 Walk for Freedom. A21 is an organization dedicated to abolishing human trafficking and promotes the opportunity for a peaceful protest in support of victims one day per year. All over the United […]
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Q: How did you come to the decision to run for the Virginia 5th District seat this year? A: Due to the nature of Congressman Tom Garrett’s retirement, we had an abnormal process for the Republican nomination. I was not intending to run for Congress and was focused on growing my business. But following Congressman Garrett’s announcement, friends of mine […]
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Q: How did you come to the decision to run for the Virginia 6th District seat this year? A: During my work and service in the community, I was blessed to meet and engage with extraordinary people of all political beliefs who are fed up with the way Washington has been co-opted by big corporations, lobbyists and special interests. I’m […]
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Q: How did you come to the decision to run for the Virginia 6th District seat this year? A: I’ve spent the majority of my adult life in public service — as a staffer for Congressman Goodlatte, then as prosecutor trying domestic violence cases in Harrisonburg and Appomattox, and as the Delegate for the 24th House of Delegates District. I’ve […]
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Each political party had a seat at the table for the tri-partisan pro-life discussion Monday, Oct. 15, in the Montview Ballroom. College Republicans, Lifeline pro-life club and the Catholic Club hosted an abortion panel featuring pro-life students. Liberty students represented the parties – Joshua Grant (D), Addyson Garner (L) and Tim Mureck (R). Each student advocated their party’s view on […]
Read moreLiberty University students have banded together to create a new club, Project Fourteen22, which exists to support and raise awareness for the worldwide persecuted church. Evan Gaul, president of the club, was inspired at a Convocation last year when former campus pastor Johnnie Moore came to speak about the persecuted church. “That Convo made me think that discussing the persecuted […]
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Shoppers stroll through the mall with a steaming cup of coffee and venture into high-end stores before having a nice dinner to end a great shopping trip. By 2020, this will be a reality for Lynchburg residents. River Ridge Mall will be improving shoppers’ experiences by adding more stores and restaurants, according to Vice President of Real Estate at Liberty […]
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When Hurricane Michael caused devastation in the southern United States in mid-October, Liberty University’s LU Send Now department quickly began plans to deploy teams to both Florida and Georgia to minister amidst the crisis. An LU Send Now team was deployed to Albany, Georgia, Oct. 21 with LU Send Now’s new area of ministry, which […]
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The rainy weather failed to dull the spirits of the Liberty University alumni, students and children who came out to watch the Homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 20. The parade took place on University Boulevard. Cheers arose from the crowds assembled on the sidewalks as the parade came into sight. Children — and everyone else — reached for candy thrown from […]
Read more(Photos by Taryn Azimov, Kayla Horn, Kharen Martinez, Allison Heise and Ryan Klinker) Global Focus week, Oct. 8-12, provided students with an array of events and experiences to help them explore other cultures. Some snapshots of the week included the World Market, which took place Oct. 11 from 6-10 p.m. Organizations such as Rahab’s Rope and Women and Risk International […]
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During the second of two U.S. Senate Town Halls hosted by Liberty University and Hampton University, Sen. Tim Kaine and candidate Corey Stewart clashed on foreign policy issues in the packed Hampton Convocation Center Oct. 3. The hearings surrounding Brett Kavanaugh sparked the conversation. Moderators said the chaos shed an ugly picture of American democracy on the world stage. Just […]
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The sound of music filled the Mathena Recording Studio at Liberty University Sept. 18 and 19, as the Center for Music and the Worship Arts hosted four distinguished Nashville artists to work with students studying commercial music. The four guest artists included pianist Jason Webb, guitarist Mike Payne, bassist Danny O’Lannerghty and drummer Scott Williamson. All four artists have recorded […]
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Liberty University is helping more students afford college by offering the Middle America Scholarship (MAS) to new resident undergraduate students starting Fall 2019. The MAS is unique, because Liberty is the first school to offer a scholarship of this kind. The scholarship is designed to give students from middle-income families a scholarship to equal the amount of the Federal Pell […]
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