Liberty mock trial program celebrates first-place victory at Davidson invitational
Liberty University’s mock trial teams, a program for undergraduate students under the Helms School of Government, started their pre-season strong with a first-place victory at the Davidson College Invitational Tournament in Davidson, N.C., Oct. 22-23. More than 19 teams from…
Strategic defense expert visits Helms School of Government
Liberty University’s Helms School of Government welcomed Rebeccah Heinrichs, a senior fellow at Hudson Institute, to campus on Thursday to speak to students about national defense and strategic deterrence. Heinrichs’ visit was part of the Institute on Religion & Democracy…
Helms School of Government sponsors trip to Israeli Embassy as part of studies on terrorism
A group of students and faculty from Liberty University, led by Dean of the Helms School of Government Robert Hurt, visited the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., on October 24th to learn about the ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in Israel and…
Liberty welcomes Virginia AG Jason Miyares to Law Enforcement Appreciation event
Attorney General of Virginia Jason Miyares gave a heartwarming gratitude speech at Liberty University’s Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday. The second annual event was hosted by Liberty University School of Law and the Helms School of Government. Twenty police…
Former National Security Council director engages with students on Abraham Accords, foreign policy
Liberty University students and College For a Weekend (CFAW) guests gleaned from Robert Greenway, former Director for the National Security Council during a visit to the Helms School of Government last week. Greenway served as director during the Trump administration….
Former Pence chief of staff visits government classes
Marc Short, former Chief of Staff to the Vice President of the United States, was a guest lecturer in multiple government classes last week, addressing key current issues like federalism, taxes, and inflation. His visit directly followed Mike Pence’s Convocation…
Government student receives Boren Scholarship to study in Indonesia
Senior Helms School of Government student Brent Schuliger became the first student from Liberty University to receive the Boren Award National Security Scholarship, a highly competitive honor that allows recipients to travel abroad, study the language and culture of another…
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…
Government students discuss counterterrorism with top diplomats at Israeli Embassy
A collection of Helms School of Government classes, along with the Standing for Israel Club from Liberty University visited the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., last month, where they met with leading diplomats on how the nation of Israel prevents…
Former Virginia Supreme Court Justice Bill Mims speaks to students about faith and law
On April 8, Liberty University’s Helms School of Government and School of Law hosted retired Virginia Supreme Court Justice Bill Mims to guest lecture to students and College For a Weekend (CFAW) guests. The schools consolidated six classes into two…