Criminal justice professor awarded Fulbright Specialist grant to work in Budapest
Before joining the Army, Liberty University Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Christopher Rhoades never imagined leaving his home state of Missouri. Rhoades had little desire to travel beyond his familiar surroundings in the small town of Willow Springs, let alone…
Liberty students present research on intercultural peacekeeping for NATO Centre of Excellence in Rome
A team of students in Liberty University’s Liberty Analytical Support Initiative (LASI) traveled to Rome, Italy, over Winter Break to brief officials at the NATO Centre of Excellence for Security Force Assistance on multidisciplinary recommendations for intercultural communication for the…
Moot Court teams take first and second place at regional competition, outlitigating Ivy League schools
Two pairs of students from Liberty University’s Moot Court competition team, sponsored by the Helms School of Government, competed against 22 other teams in the American Moot Court Association Northeastern Regional Tournament on Dec. 7-8 at Holy Cross University in…
Government students interact with diplomats on trips to French and British embassies
Nearly 100 students from Liberty University’s Helms School of Government visited the French and British embassies in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, where they engaged with diplomats to learn the critical role the United States plays in their national security interests….
Helms School of Government partners with Jack Brewer Foundation to conduct studies on inmate reentry
Liberty University’s Helms School of Government recently announced a new partnership with the Jack Brewer Foundation (JBF), a faith-based organization dedicated to improving the lives of inmates and their families. Through the new JBF Fellowship Program on Biblical Justice at…
Liberty University honors local law enforcement: ‘You are doing God’s work’
On Oct. 22, dozens of law enforcement officials from Central Virginia gathered at Liberty University for the fourth annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Lunch, hosted by the Helms School of Government and School of Law. The luncheon expressed gratitude for local…
From Sao Paulo to Lynchburg and back, public policy graduate aims to impact homeland with biblical principles
When it came time for Liberty University alumnus Henrique Krigner, from Sao Paulo, Brazil, to decide where to pursue a master’s degree in the United States, one factor stood out to him above the rest: a place where he…
Liberty University Helms School of Government announces Major General Jason Q. Bohm as new dean
Liberty University welcomes United States Marine Corps Major General Jason Q. Bohm as the new dean of the Helms School of Government. He will begin his new role on July 1. Major General Bohm enters academia after a successful career…
Crime scene simulations connect students with local, federal law enforcement
Liberty University Helms School of Government hosted its annual “Pig on the Mountain” crime scene simulation exercise on Friday, providing students with the chance to gain real-world forensic experience while building relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement. The…
Mike Pompeo joins LU President Dondi Costin for fireside chat on wide range of political, social issues
The Liberty University Helms School of Government hosted a fireside chat on Monday with President Dondi Costin and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to discuss various issues in today’s political arena and provide a chance for students to…