Liberty mourns the loss of stalwart evangelical luminary Dr. John MacArthur
Liberty University mourns the loss of renowned pastor, biblical scholar, and prolific author John MacArthur, who died Monday at the age of 86. The theologian, known for his straightforward, no-nonsense expository preaching, led Grace Community Church in Los Angeles for…
Public health alumna named Carilion director of surgical research after prestigious fellowship, multiple degrees
After learning and growing from the many opportunities she’s had as a Department of Public Health student through Liberty University Online Programs, Sydney Webb (’23, ’24, ’25) is now furthering her career and aiding southwest Virginia as the Director of…
Liberty University hosts Fellowship of Christian Athletes multi-sport camp, over 300 commit to Christ
Nearly 1,300 student-athletes from ages 13-18 spent four days on Liberty University’s campus as part of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ regional Competitors Camp in late June and early July. While campers received coaching and skills training in one or…
Wrestling champion turned coach, Castro steps down after 20 seasons to serve as spiritual mentor for Club Sports
Leaving a legacy of success on and off the mat, Jesse Castro (’81, ’85, ’15) resigned this summer after his 20th season as head coach of Liberty University’s men’s wrestling team. He has accepted a position on the Club Sports…
Liberty music faculty teach youth from around the world at summer MasterWorks Festival
Around 120 aspiring musicians traveled to Liberty University School of Music this summer to partake in the prestigious MasterWorks Festival, an intensive, four-week camp for advanced and passionate students of the classical performing arts. The festival, which started June 15…
Technical studies students place in top 10 nationally at SkillsUSA Championships
A group of 10 students from Liberty University’s Technical Studies Program competed at the SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta from June 23-27, with one student bringing home a bronze medal and two others placing in the top 10 in their fields….
Liberty Law students attend prestigious Lanier Trial Academy in Houston
Eight students from Liberty University School of Law were invited by distinguished trial attorney Mark Lanier to attend Lanier Trial Academy from June 16-19 in Houston, Texas. This marks the second consecutive year that Liberty Law students have attended the…
Lady Flames pitcher Escobar signed by AUSL-leading professional team
The AUSL Talons of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League have signed former Liberty University right-handed pitcher Elena Escobar, a native of Spring Hill, Tenn., who joins the Talons’ active roster from the Reserve Athlete Pool. The Talons compete in…
Liberty’s emergency management strategy earns praise at national gathering of top universities
Liberty University Chief of Police Gerald Irwin and Director of Emergency Management & Community Engagement Jeffrey Hurtak served as keynote speakers at the University of Notre Dame’s Unified Response Symposium, held June 10-11 in Indiana. The symposium is a leading…
Liberty’s vehicle engineering teams test mettle at national competitions
Two vehicle teams from the Liberty University School of Engineering recently hit the road and showcased their mechanical skills at national competitions. The Liberty Motorsports Formula SAE team raced in the May 14-17 national championships at Michigan International Speedway before its…