In 2016, Liberty will begin hosting the annual Virginia Commonwealth Games Liberty University announced it will begin a sponsorship of the Virginia Commonwealth Games at Liberty for the next five years, according to a Liberty news release from October. The five-year contract will begin the summer of 2016. Liberty will host and be the official title sponsor of the annual […]
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Women’s Basketball has bigger plans than just a Big South Championship The Lady Flames basketball team will begin the 2015-2016 season once again favored to win the Big South and poised to continue in its winning ways. While being the perennial conference favorite is flattering, it does not change the focus of a team looking to continue to show dominance […]
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The men’s basketball team is young and hungry for success early in season The Liberty Flames men’s basketball team heads into the 2015-2016 season with Head Coach Ritchie McKay taking over the program once again. McKay served as the Flames head coach for two seasons, from 2007-2009, before leaving Liberty to join the University of Virginia Cavaliers as an associate […]
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Student center on campus to feature another healthy dining option for students UFood Grill is the latest dining location that will join the new student center at Liberty University in June 2016. UFood Grill will offer students a variety of healthy food choices, including fresh grilled burgers (choice of sirloin, bison, turkey or veggie), paninis, whole grain rice bowls, sandwiches, […]
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Town hall meeting allows students to share their thoughts and opinions Liberty University’s Dean of Students Robert Mullen is holding a town hall meeting for students to ask questions in an open forum setting Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. in DeMoss Hall room 3028 The purpose of the town hall meeting, which is held once a […]
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Seven freshmen in the Army ROTC program make Liberty University history Seven freshmen at Liberty University were awarded with the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) National Scholarship this year, the highest number of awards in Liberty Army ROTC program history. The scholarship winners are Cody Clinebell, Kassidy Seaba, Nathaniel Gafford, Steven Wiseman, Joshua Bell, Jordan Harris and Nathaniel Parker. […]
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LU Send Now sends two relief teams to serve A team of Liberty University students was sent out Oct. 13 through LU Send Now to bring emergency relief to flood victims in Columbia, South Carolina, according to Director of LU Send Anna Strickland. Strickland said the team returned Oct. 18 weary but energized by the rebuilding work they had done. […]
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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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Four board of supervisor candidates in Campbell County have ties to Liberty Four members from the Liberty University community will be running for seats on the board of supervisors in Campbell County’s general election this year, which will take place Tuesday, Nov. 3. Incumbent Dr. James Borland (R), a Liberty staff member, is running against John Ferguson (I), a Liberty […]
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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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“Oceans: Hidden Mysteries” now showing in art gallery Featuring works of 32 student artists, the 2015 senior graphic design exhibition, “Oceans: Hidden Mysteries,” opened Thursday, Oct. 22 in the University Art Gallery. “The idea with oceans is (that) there’s a depth of media (used) as well as content and subject matter,” Todd Smith, chairman of the studio and digital arts […]
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National Civil War Chaplains Museum features many new historical artifacts The National Civil War Chaplains Museum (NCWCM) located on the campus of Liberty University has recently added many new historical artifacts and exhibits to its collection. The NCWCM is the only Civil War museum of its kind that focuses on the role priests, ministers, rabbis and people of faith played […]
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Liberty offers new insurance policy to assist students in case of an accident Liberty University residential students now have a $10,000 accidental injury insurance policy through the school, which took effect August 2015, according to Director of Risk Management for Liberty Robert Wells. Only offered during the school year, the policy comes into effect when the student’s primary insurance does […]
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Liberty’s debate team rebounds from losing start to post a winning record The Liberty debate team posted a 55-41 record at the University of Mary Washington tournament Oct. 9-12 following a 50-60 record at the Georgia State tournament Sept. 19-21. Their record at the end of preliminary rounds during the Georgia State tournament, their first tournament of the season, gave […]
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