Byron to race in honor of fallen soldier over Memorial Day weekend
For the fifth Memorial Day weekend in a row, William Byron, NASCAR driver and student of Liberty University Online Programs, will race in the 600 Miles of Remembrance at his hometown track of Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway honoring a fallen…
Liberty University professors receive 2021-22 Provost Award for Excellence in Research Mentorship
Two Liberty University faculty members, Dr. Gene Sattler (Department of Biology and Chemistry) and Dr. David Snead (Department of History), have been presented the Provost Award for Excellence in Research Mentorship by Liberty’s Center for Research & Scholarship (CRS). The…
School of Music professor recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award
On May 5, during the Liberty University School of Music’s degree presentation ceremony at Commencement, professor Don Marsh was presented a Lifetime Achievement Award for his continued excellence in training the school’s students to become Champions for Christ. Marsh has…
Five professors receive 2021-22 President’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching
Five Liberty University professors have received the university’s most prestigious annual academic award for faculty, the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Many of the winners were formally recognized at degree presentation ceremonies during Commencement. The award recognizes teachers who have…
Graduate of Liberty’s military resilience program dreams of opening therapeutic center to aid military caregivers
“You can give up or you can keep going.” For recent Liberty University graduate Meredith Eckard, to “keep going” is the choice she’s made ever since her husband was medically discharged from the U.S. Marines in 2005 due to severe…
Still in the Game: Classes are over, but LU student-athletes wind up seasons with plenty of action
With the academic year ending and tassels turned this past weekend, the majority of Liberty University’s student body has left campus for summer internships and employment opportunities. But many of Liberty’s student-athletes are still keeping the Flames spirit alive as…
Commencement Salute: Liberty honors military graduates for their achievements and service to our country
As a designated military-friendly university, Liberty University supports its military students and their families in multiple ways throughout their college journey. When the journey is over, Liberty has made it a tradition to publicly recognize their achievements and sacrifices during…
Graduate gives God the glory for restoring his health — and his family — after lifesaving tumor surgery
As the throbbing pain in his stomach intensified, David Walker knew something wasn’t quite right. It was the 18-year-old’s first semester at Liberty University — only two weeks into the 2018 fall term. He looked forward to declaring a major…
Young stroke survivor celebrates graduation, uses online courses as part of his therapy
Against all odds after battling back from a life-threatening stroke, Liberty University graduate Austin Harrell proudly walked across the stage Thursday morning to receive his Associate of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in business. Harrell’s story with Liberty…
History graduate establishes humanitarian organization, prepares for trip overseas to serve Ukraine refugees
While many members of Liberty University’s 2022 graduating class will be starting new jobs in the weeks following Commencement, Mark Chapman, 25, who is completing his B.S. in History through Liberty University Online Programs, will be overseas driving supplies from…