Operation Christmas Child gives students opportunity to serve beyond December Christmas is a year-round celebration for the Operation Christmas Child (OCC) club at Liberty University. There are many opportunities for students to get involved with the OCC club at Liberty and OCC through Samaritan’s Purse. According to Ellen Ferguson, club president, the main goal for the OCC club on campus […]
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Online counseling programs receive nationwide recognition for their success The department of counselor education and family studies at Liberty University Online (LUO) was recently ranked as one of the top 10 online counseling schools in the nation for 2016, according to multiple ranking organizations. The department’s online professional counseling program was ranked third best in the U.S. overall by bestcolleges.org, […]
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Students spend week trying out for the Resident Assistant position next year Each spring, the Office of Student Leadership (OSL) is flooded with Resident Assistant (RA) applications from Liberty University students who desire the chance to learn, practice leadership and grow in their relationship with God and others. The RA application process is open to any full-time residential student. Around […]
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On-campus housing has already been filled for 2016 Commencement in May As May approaches, many students are preparing for graduation. However, housing options are becoming harder to find for friends and family of graduates who would like to attend Commencement. The bad news continues for families who are hoping to stay in special housing provided by Liberty University. A quick […]
Read moreWeek events help reach the world Global Focus Week kicked off Monday, Feb. 8 at Liberty University and is in full swing across campus. Students now get the opportunity to familiarize themselves with countries from all over the world with culturally engaging events planned throughout the week. The semi-annual conference, which is sponsored by Liberty’s Center for Global Engagement (CGE), […]
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Updates on new building projects around Liberty’s campus Crawler cranes and Bobcats on Liberty University’s growing campus are popular sights, and the spring 2016 semester is no different. With the steady increase of students on campus, the university is making arrangements to best accommodate the growing crowd. The female wing of Residential Commons II opened, and students formerly living in […]
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Liberty students share story about building the tree house behind East Campus In only two months’ time, five friends on East Campus constructed a two-story tree house in the woods behind their dorm, East 53. They were beginning construction on a third story when the Liberty University Police Department (LUPD) deemed the structure unsafe and requested the students no longer […]
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Liberty readies for reaccreditation by implementing Quality Enhancement Plan Liberty University will be implementing a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), “Illuminate: Cultivating a Community of Research” in the spring, which is a necessity for the institution’s 10-year reaccreditation plan through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The QEP is a plan designed to “enhance student learning,” […]
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Express Jet Car Wash offers a variety of services to the Lynchburg community After the snowstorm Jan. 22, thousands of cars are still dirty from snow, salt and slush, and Lynchburg’s newest car wash is here to help. Express Jet Car Wash opened Jan. 1 after months of building and preparation by giving out free car washes to the citizens […]
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Simple tips for college students to save money on food, textbooks and more Most college students operate on a budget, and there are many places around Lynchburg that cater to these college students trying to save money. One option to save money, which is a part of the on-campus meal plan, is Flames Cash. Flames Cash is offered to every […]
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How to stay fit when the temperatures drop Sticking to New Year’s resolutions during the winter can be difficult when cold temperatures and bad road conditions prevent traveling to the gym and lessen motivation. Heather Gaunt, LaHaye Student Union fitness coordinator, gave advice about how someone can keep up with fitness goals despite the difficulties winter brings. Gaunt first suggested […]
Read moreAvoid phishing scam messages A string of email scams invaded the inboxes of several Liberty University students in mid-January, promising “information validation” and mystery shopper positions. The emails, urgent in tone and content, claimed to be from various departments of Liberty such as the Information Technology (IT) helpdesk and the Liberty University Police Department (LUPD). The emails were sent Jan. […]
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James MacDonald joins Vertical Church Band for “One Day Revival” on campus When David Nasser announced Vertical Church Band would be a part of Liberty University’s spring 2016 Convocation schedule, the audience in Vines Center gave a huge round of applause. The same energy could be felt in the way students talked about the Convocation days before it took place. […]
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Snow Prep: The Northeast region of the U.S. went from breaking records for high temperatures in December, to breaking records for snowfall during the recent snowstorm Jonas. This drastic change in weather caused some to be completely unprepared for the storm that left many stranded at home for days. It is important to keep in mind the possibilities of storms […]
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Presidential hopefuls speak at Liberty Convocation to boost campaigns Convocation at Liberty University has become a popular stop for presidential candidates on their campaign trails. Since Sen. Ted Cruz came to Liberty in spring 2015 to announce his candidacy, candidates Sen. Bernie Sanders, Dr. Ben Carson and Donald J. Trump have also taken the stage. According to Daniel Bolton, director […]
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