Alumni Articles

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

2017 graduate gets head start in political career
Hannah Scherlacher (’17) decided to pursue a full-time career in politics during her time at Liberty University.
February 26, 2019 in Alumni

Alumni couple has fond memories of Liberty’s early days and its visionary founder
Walter and Sarah (Lane) Ray have fond memories of the early years of Liberty University.
February 26, 2019 in Alumni

Northern Virginia family marks three generations to attend Liberty
This fall, Madelyn Rhodenhizer will carry on her grandparents’ and parents’ Liberty University legacy.
February 26, 2019 in Alumni

Aviation graduates serve the tribes of Papua New Guinea
Two Liberty University School of Aeronautics graduates are using floatplanes to transport people from the dense jungle to a hospital.
October 31, 2018 in Faith & Service, Alumni

Caring and service go hand in hand for local ministry leader
Liberty alumnus Gordy Harper is the executive director of the Food for Families ministry at Park View Community Mission in Lynchburg.
October 31, 2018 in Faith & Service, Alumni

Alumna honors her heritage by aiding next generation of immigrants
As a daughter of immigrants, Rachel Thompson, a 2012 graduate of Liberty University School of Law, knew from an early age that she wanted to help immigrants as a lawyer.
October 31, 2018 in Faith & Service, Alumni

‘20/20’ tells story of star runner leaving pro ranks to join military
Four-time NCAA Division I national champion Sam Chelanga is now a U.S. Army officer candidate.
October 31, 2018 in Athletics, Alumni

Athletics Alumni Honored
Peter Aluma, Danielle (McNaney) Detmer, Rashad Jennings, Frank Landrey, and Warren Stewart will be inducted into Liberty’s Athletics Hall of Fame on Nov. 30.
October 31, 2018 in Athletics, Alumni

Alumna honored by ESPN for inspiring women in sports around the world
Lady Flames alumna Sarah Hillyer (’93) has traveled the world using sports as a platform to empower women, athletes with disabilities, and refugees.
October 31, 2018 in Athletics, Alumni

Former Flames triathlete, coach trains Olympic hopefuls
Parker Spencer (’12) moved to Tempe, Ariz., in August to serve as head coach of USA Triathlon’s Project Podium.
October 31, 2018 in Alumni

Alumna treats NYC kids to ‘fresh air’ through national nonprofit
Micah Lee (’06) serves as a representative for The Fresh Air Fund nonprofit in the Lynchburg area.
October 31, 2018 in Alumni