President George H.W. Bush gives the Commencement address on May 12.

Liberty awards its first doctoral degree to a Doctor of Ministry graduate.

Vines Center is completed, and Convocation is held there for the first time in the fall.

Liberty graduates its first nursing students.

Liberty Athletics joins the Big South Conference.

Reber-Thomas Dining Hall opens its doors after months of prayer for God’s financial provision.

Liberty hosts its first Coffeehouse.

Liberty holds its first Block Party before the fall semester.

An 8-ton rock arrives on campus and introduces the ongoing tradition of painting the Spirit Rock for special occasions, athletic games, and school pride.

Men’s basketball claims the Big South Conference championship for the first time and receives its first berth to the NCAA tournament.

Liberty’s Debate Team makes university and national collegiate debate history by claiming the national championship in both the American Debate Association and the National Debate Tournament.

Two major benefactors purchase the majority of Liberty’s debt.

The campus enters the information superhighway by going online, giving students access to digital communication systems and the internet.

Liberty University celebrates 25 years of Training Champions for Christ.

Liberty encompasses more than 3,000 acres worth $200 million dollars.

Women’s basketball claims the Big South Championship and heads to the NCAA Tournament for the first time.

President A. Pierre Guillermin retires and passes the mantle to Dr. John M. Borek Jr.

The Hangar Food Court is constructed in the academic courtyard.

A large six-story residence hall called Dorm 33 is built, providing additional living spaces for 425 female students.

A $9 million anonymous gift provides funding for an additional three floors to be added to DeMoss Hall.