Liberty student Brock Snow began composing music in middle school, and joined the symphony orchestra his freshman year at Liberty. This year marks the third year that Snow’s arrangement of “Carol of the Bells” will be played at Christmas on the Boulevard. “I never would have thought that a piece of mine would make it in the canon repertoire of […]
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Liberty students and faculty hoping to earn a grant to study abroad can apply for the Fulbright Program at Liberty. Those interested should start their application process a year before traveling abroad, and applicants will be interviewed by the Liberty University Fulbright Committee. Sarah Heist, a 2016 Liberty University graduate, admits she only half-listened when she was told about the […]
Read morePerry, a member of the Worship Collective, released his first single “October” on Spotify in October. Perry played at the LaHaye Event Space on Nov. 28 and plans to continue recording after graduating college. The LaHaye Event Space was flooded with fog Thursday, Nov. 28, as the stage was set for singer-songwriter Grayson Perry to share his heart and talents […]
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Christmas musical events include concerts, an opera and a showcase of the diversity of the four nights of performance. This is the first year that Christmas on the Boulevard spans four nights, but the School of Music hopes to make it an annual tradition. The seventh annual Christmas on the Boulevard is in full swing for its weeklong event complete […]
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A community of Christ-centered girls gathers for Bible study at the Tea House Lounge on Tuesday at 8 p.m. The Bible study includes snacks, worship and time spent working through a devotional written by college students. One. One girl fell in love with the vision of an all-girls, weekly gathering on campus. Seven. Seven girls began to pray for this […]
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Ntibonera’s experience fleeing Congo as a refugee inspired him to collect shoes to distribute to children. With help from the Kickin’ It foundation, David Nasser and Liberty students, Ntibonera helped deliver over 20,000 shoes in July 2017 and hopes to do more. The last name Ntibonera means “a surprise in a good way,” and Emmanuel Ntibonera lived up to […]
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Switchfoot lead singer Jon Foreman brings songs of encouragement and hope to Liberty students and CFAW guests. Through music, Foreman hopes to create a middle ground for a divided nation. In the midst of College for a Weekend, the Music Building’s Grand Concert Hall felt a hopeful energy on Nov. 11 as Switchfoot’s lead singer Jon Foreman serenaded a […]
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Liberty students of all disciples can apply for various scholarships to study abroad, such as the Fulbright Program. From the Fulbright to P.A.R.E. scholarships, Liberty applies its mission statement to engaging with other cultures. It is difficult to find someone at Liberty University who is not familiar with the school’s simple but straightforward mission statement: “Training Champions for Christ.” […]
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Cadets from Liberty’s ROTC program traveled to UVA to participate in a veteran’s ceremony. While marching in the rain, they took the time to contemplate the sacrifice made by veterans. It was 3 a.m. on Nov. 7 when Air Force cadet Joe Perrins woke up, put on his uniform and began the hour-long drive to Charlottesville from his dorm at […]
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First Veterans Day parade in Lynchburg for 79 years honors the heroes who sacrificed for America’s freedoms. Lynchburg has strong ties with the military dating back to the Civil War. The Greater Lynchburg Veteran’s Council put on Lynchburg’s first Veterans Day parade in 79 years on Liberty University’s campus, Nov. 11. The parade had 60 entries that included five bands […]
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From luaus to “Hancock Time” to long bus rides, senior band members reflect on an eventful year for the marching band. Preparations for next year’s show will begin in February, and Band Director Stephen Kerr is already recruiting for next year. Before Liberty plays a home football game, “The Spirit of the Mountain” marching band gathers at the Hancock Welcome […]
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“Thoroughly Modern Millie” tells tale of young girl who moves to New York City during the Jazz Age hoping to get a job and marry her boss. Art deco theme of the show appears throughout in costumes, posters and backgrounds to transport audiences to the 1920s in NYC. Millie Dillmount enters the stage at the beginning of Liberty University’s production […]
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Willmington is the longest-serving original faculty at Liberty University and currently teaches a Bible class at TRBC on Sunday mornings. Willmington’s Project SWORD, set for release in January, will be fully accessible and free online for Bible education. “Now, Harold,” Dr. Jerry Falwell Sr. said on April 7, 2007. “How long have you been with me?” Dr. Harold Willmington […]
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Green Hall Art Gallery displays work of Lois Virginia Babb, a Bedford County artist who often paints the natural beauty local scenes. Babb discovered her passion for art in high school, and she left a career in public relations to pursue an art career full-time. It may be late October, but wild lavender and tiger lilies are still in full […]
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Liberty dining venue managers competed for prizes in taste, presentation and overall booth at the Manager Face-off event on Oct. 25. Students could visit themed booths at the Reber-Thomas Dining Hall and sample the foods and explore the themes before voting. The evening crowd at the Reber-Thomas Dining Hall buzzed with activity on Oct. 25 as the Manager Face-off […]
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