Former National Security Council director engages with students on Abraham Accords, foreign policy
By: Liberty University News Service Liberty University students and College For a Weekend (CFAW) guests gleaned from Robert Greenway, former Director for the National Security Council during a visit to the Helms School of Government last week. Greenway served as director during the Trump administration. He is also currently an adjunct fellow at Hudson Institute and the Executive Director…
Former Pence chief of staff visits government classes
By: Liberty University News Service Marc Short, former Chief of Staff to the Vice President of the United States, was a guest lecturer in multiple government classes last week, addressing key current issues like federalism, taxes, and inflation. His visit directly followed Mike Pence’s Convocation address on Wednesday, Sept. 14, when the former vice president encouraged students…
Mike Pence addresses the ‘freedom generation’ during Convocation
By: Liberty University News Service In visiting the campus of Liberty University for the third time, 48th Vice President of the United States Mike Pence brought students at Wednesday’s Convocation a timely reminder of Christians’ role in the world today: to be faith-focused leaders and outspoken Christ followers. Pence has continually spurred Liberty students to…
Former USS Cole commander and terror attack survivor shares lessons from his storied career
By: Liberty University News Service There was nothing out of the ordinary when the USS Cole, a $1 billion guided missile destroyer, anchored at the port of Aden, Yemen, on Oct. 12, 2000, for its routine fuel stop. With 250,000 gallons taking several hours to replenish, the crew took a break for lunch, and Commander…
Liberty honors longtime Hampton University president, pledges scholarship support
By: Liberty University News Service Liberty University has continued its support of a friend in higher education in Virginia, Hampton University, by recognizing the contributions of retired Hampton President Dr. William Harvey. A group of Liberty representatives, which included vice presidents, deans, and Provost Scott Hicks, attended a gala in his honor last week, celebrating…
Liberty’s Pre-Law competition teams succeed across the board
By: Liberty University News Service The Liberty University Helms School of Government’s Pre-Law teams found success this past academic year, faring well at regional and national competitions and bringing home a national championship. Liberty fields undergraduate competition teams in Moot Court, Mock Trial, and Negotiations. Following an American Moot Court Association national championship victory in January 2021, Liberty’s…
Liberty University announces five Fulbright recipients
By: Liberty University News Service Four students and one faculty member from Liberty University have received Fulbright grants that will sanction them around the globe to work, teach, and research. This is the second year Liberty has collected five Fulbright recipients (2019). The announcement follows a record nine Fulbright semi-finalists this year. Winners of the Fulbright U.S….
Government student receives Boren Scholarship to study in Indonesia
By: Liberty University News Service Senior Helms School of Government student Brent Schuliger became the first student from Liberty University to receive the Boren Award National Security Scholarship, a highly competitive honor that allows recipients to travel abroad, study the language and culture of another country, then return to America to work in the federal government. Schuliger, an…
Government students discuss counterterrorism with top diplomats at Israeli Embassy
By: Liberty University News Service A collection of Helms School of Government classes, along with the Standing for Israel Club from Liberty University visited the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., last month, where they met with leading diplomats on how the nation of Israel prevents terror attacks. The Israeli representatives, which included Deputy Chief of Mission Benjamin…
Liberty Pre-Law team wins national title at undergraduate negotiation competition
By: Liberty University News Service On April 22, Liberty University Helms School of Government students Dalton Davis and Collyn Kim won the National Undergraduate Negotiation Competition, hosted by the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University. Davis and Kim competed in two preliminary rounds — one virtually at the beginning of April and the April 22…