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…
Engineering graduate wins global competition for her research on theme park priority passes
Katherine Craig (’25), who graduated from Liberty University in May with a B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering, won the undergraduate category of the Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers’ Global Technical Paper Competition at its annual conference held May…
Liberty graduates awarded Fulbright grants for research and teaching in Finland, Poland
Two Liberty University graduates, Samuel “Lake” Heath and Evelyn Loftin, have been awarded grants through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, a prestigious scholarship provided to American students to teach, study, and research around the globe. The Fulbright Program, sponsored by…
Civil engineering graduate honored with Dean’s Champion for Christ Award
One of the greatest skills Joel Harkness acquired as he pursued his B.S. in Civil Engineering through Liberty University’s School of Engineering was simply being teachable. “You’re learning so many things in school as an engineer. I’ve learned to take…
Engineering seniors showcase capstones in collaboration with industry clients
More than 135 graduating Liberty University School of Engineering (LUSE) students presented their senior design projects during Friday’s Engineering Capstone Expo in the Montview Student Union, Alumni Ballroom. Capstone is the culminating academic experience for engineering students and a significant…
High-level mechanical engineering research group explores advancements in fluid dynamics
A group of Liberty University mechanical engineering students pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. degrees through the School of Engineering is conducting research in fluid dynamics — the study of the movement of liquids, gases, and solid particles and how they…
Large business and engineering career fair gives Liberty students early networking experience
As Liberty University students complete coursework and assignments to prepare for their future professions, career fairs allow them to explore potential future internships and jobs. These industry-specific events, sponsored by Career Services, help ease the job search process and connect…
Liberty Rocketry team earns top-10 finish at Spaceport America Cup
The Liberty University rocketry team’s second project, WAYMAKER, landed in ninth place out of 122 entries at the Spaceport America Cup, the world’s largest intercollegiate rocketry conference and competition. The event, held June 17-22 in Las Cruces, N.M., attracted more…
Liberty University announces leadership changes in School of Engineering, CASAS
Liberty University has announced the following changes in academic administration for the School of Engineering and College of Applied Studies and Academic Success (CASAS) ahead of the 2024-25 academic year: Dr. Mark Horstemeyer, who has served as dean of the…
Liberty steel bridge team strengthens design for its first nationals in Louisiana
Liberty University’s second-year Student Steel Bridge Competition team attended its first national finals May 30-June 1 at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, La. One of only three newcomers at SSBC nationals, Liberty’s team placed 26th out of 49 in the…