News & Events Articles

Welcome, President Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter is now the third president to have spoken to a graduating class at Liberty. His visit was both historic and meaningful for the Class of 2018.
June 8, 2018 in News & Events

We The Class Of 2018
Liberty University honored a record 20,212 graduates in the Class of 2018.
June 8, 2018 in News & Events

Hero, Survivor, Graduate
South Carolina State Trooper Daniel Wright showed determination in completing his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice after surviving a high-speed collision while on duty.
June 8, 2018 in Alumni, News & Events

Decorated military member advances career while studying online
As U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rebecca Stillin traveled the globe on many different assignments, she took her studies with her.
June 8, 2018 in Alumni, News & Events

Race of Remembrance
NASCAR driver and Liberty student William Byron paid tribute to two LU military veterans on the racetrack.
June 8, 2018 in News & Events

Campus gears up for Commonwealth Games in July, State Games next summer
The 2018 Commonwealth Games is expected to set a participation record.
June 8, 2018 in News & Events

Nick Foles: Super Bowl MVP and Online Student
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles, who has been taking graduate courses through Liberty’s online education program, was named the Super Bowl LII MVP.
February 21, 2018 in News & Events

Talent on Display
Students and alumni are using the hands-on education they receive at LU to propel their artistic careers to new heights and share their creativity with the world.
February 21, 2018 in Alumni, News & Events

Student-driven venture uses Liberty’s farm property to cultivate dreams
By using the land and facilities at the former campus farm on Liberty Mountain, students have begun growing flowers and raising egg-laying chickens.
February 21, 2018 in Student Life, News & Events

New administrator will continue Liberty’s efforts to foster unity and diversity on campus
Meet Greg Dowell, Liberty’s new Vice President for Equity and Inclusion.
February 21, 2018 in News & Events

Liberty University among top colleges in endowment growth
Out of the top 100 endowments of colleges across the country, all of which are managing $1 billion or more, Liberty had the third-fastest growth rate from 2016 to 2017.
February 21, 2018 in News & Events

LU team engaged in higher education policy changes at the federal level
Liberty University administrators have had an ongoing conversation with the U.S. Department of Education about federal regulations that affect colleges and universities nationwide.
February 21, 2018 in News & Events

Winning Big in the Fast Lane
LU sophomore William Byron is also a racecar driver quickly rising through the NASCAR ranks.
October 11, 2017 in News & Events

Professor Still Can’t Believe His ‘Extraordinary’ Story Made It To the Big Screen
On Sept. 7, ultra-running legend and LU professor Dr. David Horton stepped onto the red carpet and joined over 400 audiences nationwide to watch his life play out on the…
October 11, 2017 in News & Events

On Stage & On Display
A look at various presentations of the arts on Liberty’s campus this semester.
October 11, 2017 in News & Events