The other side of the NFL tailback The world knows him as Rashad Jennings — the starting running back for the New York Giants. But those who truly know him call him ’Shad — the inquisitive free thinker who one day hopes to be a marriage counselor and a philosopher. Jennings has built a reputation on the Giants as a […]
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Alumni spread gospel by acting in “Love Beyond” musical overseas For many theatrical performers, having the chance to perform on Broadway or in London is the opportunity of a lifetime. For two Liberty University alumni, Jamie Cloutier and Sarah Seaman, this dream came true, as they performed as part of the ensemble in the musical “Love Beyond” at the Wembley […]
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Alumnus saves a woman’s life An innocent trip to the sporting goods section at Wal-Mart in Del Rio, Texas, quickly turned into a heroic, life-saving event. This past spring, former Liberty student body president and Air National Guard pilot Joshua Nelson, his wife Brittany and their son strolled through the Del Rio Wal-Mart toward the sporting goods section in search […]
Read moreTwin brothers and Liberty University alumni David and Jason Benham came to Liberty Wednesday, Oct. 8, to discuss their careers in real estate and their perspective on being “missionaries in the marketplace.” The Benham brothers began their day Wednesday by speaking during Convocation and spent the rest of their day speaking to multiple communications and business classes. They also did […]
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Liberty University will welcome alumni from across the nation to the ever-changing campus landscape at this year’s Homecoming Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3-4. The weekend will be packed full of events for alumni and current students to enjoy. Homecoming is one of Liberty’s largest annual […]
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Christianity Today recognizes former students for exceptional qualities Liberty alumna Alison Howard and current Liberty professor Dr. Joshua Chatraw recently made Christianity Today’s “33 Under 33” people’s choice list. The “33 Under 33” list includes young professionals, mostly in ministry or the media industry, who are under 33 years of age. According to the Christianity Today website, they are considered […]
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Bowden co-writes script Liberty alumnus Daniel Bowden said he enjoys seeing a story on paper come to life on film, and he will soon have the opportunity to be a part of bringing a story to life. Bowden is working with Alexander Films and Live the Life Partners, a Lynchburg-based non-profit, to produce a feature-length movie to be filmed in […]
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Local artists show off handmade creations at newly opened Pastiche at Main in downtown Lynchburg For owner Haley Pavao, Pastiche at Main is more than just a new boutique — it is the realization of a dream. Pavao, who graduated from Liberty University in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in interior design, said she first had the idea for a […]
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Renowned author Leslie Fields to speak Monday, Feb. 11 Author, speaker and columnist Leslie Leyland Fields will speak at the Liberty University English and Modern Languages Department’s Alumni Lecture Series Monday, Feb. 11. According to a press release, Fields is the author of seven books, including “Parenting is Your Highest Calling,” “Surprise Child,” “The Spirit of Food” and “Surviving the […]
Read moreMississippi man released on time served with the help of local lawyer The motto of Liberty University is “training champions for Christ,” champions in each and every secular field. Some Liberty alumni have now gone on to be teachers, some are nurses. One of them just helped a man go from death row to living a free life with his […]
Read moreAs Liberty gears up to celebrate the school’s 40th Anniversary, past alumni use this time to celebrate — to acknowledge the growing pride that each alumni shares for their alma mater. It is a time to become reacquainted with old friends who, […]
Read moreDr. Rob Van Engen has seen Liberty football explode You can take the professor out of football, but you can’t take football out of the professor. The year was 1980, and Robert Van Engen was a freshman at Liberty University. “I was excited to come to Liberty because I could play football and become a pastor. Not many schools offered […]
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