Alumni Articles

Graduation marks major milestone for family after serious car crash
Liberty University nursing graduate Paige Andrews celebrated Commencement with her mother and younger sister proudly cheering her on, a milestone moment after the family experienced tragedy nine years ago.
June 12, 2019 in Alumni

At 87, Liberty’s oldest graduate is ready for her next adventure
Pauline Wolcott, 87, isn’t slowing down — even after she walked across the stage to receive her B.S. in Religion at Liberty University’s 46th Commencement.
June 12, 2019 in Alumni

Faith, Family, Medicine: LUCOM graduate shares adoption story
Despite the rigor of medical school, 2019 Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine graduate Marvin Cuevas made a big sacrifice to put family first.
June 12, 2019 in Alumni

Campus Connection
For thousands of graduates from Liberty University’s online program, Commencement was a special time to unite with classmates and explore campus.
June 12, 2019 in Alumni

Fighting fears, pursuing dreams
After working as translators for the U.S. Army in their home country of Iraq, twin sisters Sarah and Noor Alnazal came to Liberty University to study osteopathic medicine.
June 12, 2019 in Academics, Alumni

Taking Flight
Nightbirde, AKA Liberty University alumna Jane Claudio, discusses her rebirth after beating cancer.
June 12, 2019 in Alumni

Prison administrator sows seeds of redemption through gardening program
As Maine State Department of Corrections Commissioner, Randall Liberty (’11) manages all correctional facilities in the state.
June 12, 2019 in Alumni

Serving up chocolate with a sweet purpose
Liberty University alumnus Steven Taylor wants to make a difference in his local community using his hobby: chocolate making.
June 12, 2019 in Alumni

Raising a SHIELD for child victims
When Robert Peters (’15) chose a law school, he selected Liberty University because of its “missional emphasis.”
June 12, 2019 in Alumni

Taking the Good News into the Great Outdoors
Alumnus Ron Vining has been working in youth ministry his entire adult life.
June 12, 2019 in Alumni

Alumna’s research at National Institutes of Health could help treat addictions
Liberty University alumna Brittney Browning works as a post-baccalaureate fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Md.
June 12, 2019 in Alumni

Alumnus who suffered from drug abuse now ministers to others
Liberty University alumnus Rick Amato shared his story of overcoming addiction and helping others to do the same.
February 26, 2019 in Faith & Service, Alumni

Recording artist promotes self-esteem through music
Stephanie Owens uses her music platform to speak to young girls about having a positive body image.
February 26, 2019 in Alumni

Alumna explores the outdoors with National Park Service
Amanda Diller uses the experience she gained at Liberty University every day as a park ranger at Yellowstone National Park.
February 26, 2019 in Alumni

Humble Tip inspires youth through new nonprofit
Liberty University alumnus and motivational speaker Jason Lewis travels to middle and high schools across the U.S. to offer educational Q & As and inspirational hip-hop.
February 26, 2019 in Alumni