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The month of February is known as Black History Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the achievements, courage, bravery and beauty of African American culture and history.  According to the Library of Congress, the concept of a nationwide Black History Month started in 1915 and became an official law in February 1986. This monthlong commemoration highlights the many African […]

The Liberty University Indoor Drumline earned the title of sixth in the world after competing in the 2019 World Championships.   With this recognition, the drumline drew the attention of Dr. Thomas Goddard, who worked as a percussionist for The Walt Disney Company at the time.  Noticing the spectacular job done by the group from Liberty, Goddard realized that he […]

Grab your guitar, drum sticks and microphone because Spring Coffeehouse auditions are back on campus again, with select dates from Feb. 14-21 in the LaHaye Event Space. Coffeehouse is an annual tradition on campus each semester. For almost 20 years, Student Activities has put on this show for the student body.  This semester, Student Activities presented the theme of Exes […]

Convocation this week highlighted the idea of authenticity and humility through the stories of a beggar by a ditch and a sports broadcaster.  On Wednesday, Feb. 15, Ed Newton, pastor of Community Bible Church in San Antonio, Texas, shared a message of being at a crossroad with the audience.  “Every one of us is at a crossroad,” Newton said. “It […]

Valentine’s Day celebrates both romantic relationships and friendships, but thanks to the Jerry Falwell Library, students were also able to celebrate a different kind of love.  The library’s Valentine’s Day event “Blind Date with a Book Social” allowed students to celebrate their love for books and discover new favorite reads.  The event had multiple tables with books and snacks set […]

Beach Chapel, along with concert-opener TJ Lawson, will take to the stage on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. in the LaHaye Event Space for a featured concert that will include students and CFAW guests. Beach Chapel came to life in the coastal city of Oceanside, California. The band has over 80,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, and its No. 1 […]

Stephan Schultze, executive director of Liberty University’s Cinematic Arts, was a semifinalist for the “Best Script” award at the Sedona International Film Festival for his original screenplay, “Rebals.”  “Rebals” is a screenplay about the life and career of Dot Richardson, Liberty University’s head softball coach and former Olympian. The screenplay follows Richardson through her adolescence as she excelled in softball.  […]

In the year when King Uzziah died, Isaiah saw the Lord sitting upon his throne, high and lifted up, and his glory filled that most holy place. The angels of the Lord said, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!” (Isaiah 6:3). It was there that Isaiah recognized his sin before […]

After a week of serving Ukrainian refugees in Romania, a group of eight Liberty University students and two leaders returned to campus Feb. 4. The service opportunity had been in the works since the fall of 2022, when LU Serve Now teamed up with Greater Europe Mission and Ukraine Bucharest Churches 2022 for the trip. Chad Nelson, the serve director […]

The military chaplain corps dates back to 1775, and on this campus, there has been a museum to honor the chaplains of the American Civil War.  That museum has been expanded to share the stories of incredible sacrifices from all U.S. military conflicts. The new Chaplains Museum held an open house on Friday, Feb. 3 to begin sharing the stories.  […]

Ice, sweat and tears — this was the name of the game for the Arctic 5k race that took place at the Hydaway Outdoor Center Feb. 4 at 9 a.m.  Since its debut in 2012, local runners anticipate in the Arctic 5k, an annual event hosted by Liberty University’s Campus Recreation. The Arctic 5k race is no 3.1-mile walk in […]

A trip to the National Museum of African History and Culture, music, speakers, food and more — the Division for Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (IDE) has planned a full slate of events to celebrate Black History Month this February.  IDE, as well as other departments, will highlight things like dance, food, history and community in the various celebrations. All students […]

Each generation faces a temptation to reject the orthodoxy of the past and pursue the new, exciting false teachings of the present. They face the choice to be swept away by the currents of today’s culture.   This thought describes the latest book by Trevin Wax, author, lecturer and member of the North American Mission Board. As the guest speaker […]