Learning about maturity: Author Jada Edwards speaks at Convocation Feb. 9

Convocation opened on Friday, Feb. 9 with music featuring Nigerian recording artist Enkay Ogboruche and LU Praise, Liberty’s multi-ethnic gospel choir. Their performances were followed by a message about spiritual maturity shared by speaker Jada Edwards, author of “The Captive Mind.” Edwards began by sharing about her experiences raising her 10-year-old son. “He thinks that he’s kind of becoming a […]

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At Liberty University’s Convocation, Nigel Farage compares “Brexit” to Trump’s 2016 victory

An enthusiastic Nigel Farage, leader of the Brexit Party, spoke at Liberty University’s Convocation Wednesday, Feb. 5 to explain Brexit and to celebrate Great Britain’s official separation from the European Union (EU). Farage even compared Great Britain’s leave to President Trump’s 2016 victory.   After voting to leave the EU four years ago, Farage continued to push the decision through. Farage […]

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Chance the Rapper to announce album details

Grammy award winning artist Chance the Rapper will be attending Convocation at Liberty University this upcoming fall. According to a source from Mr. the Rapper’s camp, the Chicago native is headed to Lynchburg not only to speak but to announce a major detail involving his album slated for a 2018 release. After an interview with him, the truth regarding his […]

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Chance the Rapper to attend Convocation next fall

Liberty University Senior Vice President for Spiritual Development David Nasser has confirmed that hip-hop artist and recent Grammy winner Chance the Rapper will be in Lynchburg for the largest gathering of Christian college students in the world in the fall of 2017. “We are so excited to welcome Chance to Lynchburg,” Nasser said. “He has been on our radar of […]

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Shia Labeouf confirmed for Convocation

Senior Vice President for Spiritual Development David Nasser announced that actor and motivational speaker Shia Labeouf will be a guest for Liberty’s “Convo on the lawn with President Falwell” April 28. Labeouf has starred in renowned films such as Holes, Disturbia, the Transformers series, Fury, Lawless and many more successful films. The critically acclaimed entertainer has also been widely recognized […]

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That’s what Sarah Said

On Wednesday, Oct. 12, I had the opportunity to attend the Convocation in which Gov. Mike Pence addressed the student body of Liberty University, not just as a student, but as a member of the press. Seated in front of me were more than 10 traveling press members who follow Pence’s every moves for nationally-known publications such as The New […]

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That’s what Sarah Said

Liberty University is no stranger to all things political this election season. First, Republican candidate Sen. Ted Cruz announced his campaign at Convocation. Then, Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders spoke at Convocation, despite holding views that differ from the majority of students. Then, Republican candidate Ben Carson came to Convocation. Most recently, Republican candidate Donald Trump came to Convocation, in which […]

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Convocation preview

A look at what the spring Convocation speaker schedule has to offer students With every new semester at Liberty University, both new and returning speakers take the stage at Convocation. What distinguishes this semester from years past is that every single speaker coming to Convocation was at some point requested by a student. “Every student has something to look forward […]

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Invading dark spaces

Rich Wilkerson speaks in Convocation on ministering to all people in all places Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. challenged Liberty University students to “bring people that are far from God, close to him” on Wednesday, Jan. 20 at Convocation, where he spoke and held a book-signing event. His passionate charge is also the mission statement of the Vous, Wilkerson’s Miami-based church, […]

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‘Ben’eficial to America

Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson visits Liberty University The words “Win Ben, Win” were written across banners that students unrolled as they clapped and cheered for Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson Wednesday, Nov. 11. Students and guests trickled into the Vines Center after passing through an array of metal detectors and security screenings until the Vines Center reached maximum […]

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‘In oceans deep’

Leaders from Hillsong Church make first visit to Liberty Students packed the Vines Center as Hillsong Church Senior Pastor Brian Houston and worship band Hillsong came to Convocation Monday, Oct. 19. Daniel Bolton, director of Spiritual Programs, said the Hillsong Convocation planning had been in the works for several months. “We have been building up to this point,” Bolton said. […]

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Saying ‘yes’ to God

Dr. Ed Hindson teaches students to deny themselves and follow the Lord Growing up in a secular home, Dr. Ed Hindson, dean of the school of divinity and distinguished professor of religion and biblical studies, heard the gospel for the first time around the age of 6 at Vacation Bible School in Detroit, Michigan. Hindson said, “yes, Lord,” the very […]

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Convo connection

“Whatever you are facing right now, God is with you!” David Nasser preached this message with deep conviction during Monday’s Convocation. In the midst of your circumstances, you need to remember and rely upon the promises of God. A promise is only as good as the one making it. Nasser encouraged us to remember that the source of a promise […]

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