Liberty University and the University of Virginia’s (UVA) joint Army Reserve Officer Training (ROTC) program received the MacArthur Award for the third time in seven years. “The honor is a testament to the dedication, patriotism and enduring support from Liberty, the cadets and cadre,” Major Jason Winkelmann, the Liberty Army ROTC officer in charge, said. The MacArthur Award honors […]
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Liberty University’s Student Government Association (SGA) had the greatest voter turnout in Liberty history during the student body president and vice president elections for the 2018-19 school year, with more than 6,000 students casting votes, according to SGA. The candidates running during this years’ campaign season anticipate nothing less than another exciting election week, which will take place April 15-17. […]
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Dr. Dave Brat, Liberty University’s dean of the School of Business and former US representative, discussed the opioid epidemic during Political Commentator Eric Bolling’s “Town Hall: Your Voice Your Future” session at the University of Maryland, March 14, to a national television audience. Thursday’s Town Hall was the 9th of 14 sessions to raise awareness of the national opioid crisis, […]
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Between 20-30 Liberty University students organized a #MeToo and LGBTQ+ demonstration on Liberty’s campus March 6 in response to comments made by President Jerry Falwell Jr., Becki Falwell and Donald Trump Jr. at CPAC March 1. Some Liberty students and members of the community believe these comments to be transphobic and offensive to sexual assault victims. While some protested the […]
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After a Twitter back-and-forth Tuesday, March 5, Liberty University president Jerry Falwell invited U.S. Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) to share her political views at Convocation. The Twitter altercation began when Ocasio-Cortez tweeted a video of Jerry Falwell in December 2015, attributing the quote and video to CPAC 2019 in DC. More heat was thrown on the fire when Vic Berger […]
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Although winter does not officially end until March 20, Sodexo is bringing back the sights, smells and tastes of warmer weather with its pop-up produce stands throughout the semester. While the Feb. 20 stand was canceled due to snow, there are still two more coming up this semester. On March 20 and April 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. […]
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At some point in their lives, 20 million women and 10 million men in America will struggle with an eating disorder, according to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). Dr. Keith Anderson, the executive director of Student Health and Wellness Initiatives at Liberty University, and his team know that eating disorders are a national epidemic. They worked to provide students […]
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Students involved in the Leadership Excellence and Academic Development (LEAD) Fellowship discussed career, culture and work ethic during a monthly seminar hosted by the Office of Equity and Inclusion, March 2, in the Hancock Welcome Center. “You get to meet other students who might have similar cultures and interests,” David Li, a freshman at Liberty, said. “There are several activities […]
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Student Government Organization’s (SGA) A Night to Remember gala Monday, Feb. 25, raised over $1,600 for the ReMade Campaign, a local nonprofit that raises awareness of human trafficking and offers resources for victims of sexual exploitation. The gala not only provided Liberty students an exciting evening at the Snowflex Lodge, but it also offered a way to contribute to a […]
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On the evening of Jan. 20, two female students walked through a poorly-lit crosswalk on Liberty University’s campus, which crosses the U.S. Route 460 on-ramp. They were hit by a vehicle turning onto the ramp, resulting in both students being hospitalized for treatment of minor injuries. Due to increasing foot traffic by students, crosswalk safety is a concern for both […]
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Liberty University seniors and first-year students have a chance to win one of 70 prizes by completing the National Survey of Student Engagement, which helps Liberty continue to improve its programs. The survey is open to first-year students and seniors earning a bachelor’s degree. Students who complete the survey by March 11 will be entered in a prize drawing, which […]
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During CPAC, Vice President Mike Pence announced to the crowd that he will be the keynote speaker at Liberty’s 46th Commencement, May 11. Pence currently serves as the 48th vice president of the United States. He previously served the people of Indiana as the state’s 50th governor. Pence was last at Liberty in October 2016 to address Convocation during the […]
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Liberty University junior Abigail Voggenreiter has always kept her talent for writing poetry a secret. “I’ve written for so long and have so many different pieces I’ve written, but I had always kept them to myself,” Voggenreiter said. However, during an audio production class during the fall 2018 semester, she decided to step out of her comfort zone and submit […]
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The city of Lynchburg’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism is renovating the Visitors Center located on the corner of 12th and Church Streets, with the intent of creating a space for both Lynchburg residents and visitors to connect with the city. “It’s a cool little building,” Anna Bentson, the assistant director of Economic Development and Tourism, said. “We’re restoring […]
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Mike Pence will return to Liberty University as the keynote speaker for Liberty’s 46th Commencement Saturday, May 11. “It is my honor to accept the invitation to be your 2019 Commencement speaker at Liberty University on Saturday, May 11,” Pence said. Pence currently serves as the 48th vice president of the United States with President Donald Trump. He previously served […]
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