In response to Delegate Kathy Tran’s Repeal Act, the Students for Life club at Liberty University responded by making over 5,000 phone calls to mobilize pro-life supporters to vote in upcoming state senate and delegate elections in Virginia. Every Thursday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. the Students for Life club makes phone calls to pro-life Virginia voters to […]
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Global Focus Week lasted from Monday, Sep. 16 until Friday, Sep. 20, and gave students at Liberty University the opportunity to engage with missions organizations and nonprofits serving all over the world. This year focused primarily on Colombia, a country that is experiencing a migrant crisis unlike any other that has ever happened in Latin America. G5, the annual mission […]
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The aroma of a variety of worldwide cuisine filled the Alumni Ballroom Thursday evening as students immersed themselves in different cultures and pondered the thought of meals as God’s “sacred space” through LU Serve’s Ethnic Meal event. The meal was one of many activities offered through LU Serve’s biannual event known as Global Focus Week. During the week, students had […]
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Global Focus Week of the school year for the semiannual LU Serve initiative. A plethora of speakers, vendors and events, including a Colombian ethnic meal and the Samaritan’s Purse human migration shelter, are set throughout the week to highlight both cultural issues around the world and opportunities for the students. “We’re going to have a lot of touch points around […]
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Triumphant Portfolio Management, LLC (TPM) is a unique asset management company with headquarters in Lynchburg, Virginia that applies biblical principles to all facets of its operations. A few Liberty University graduates were hired at TPM following graduation. TPM was founded by Jon and Karen Benet. Their goal in starting the company was to bring glory to God in how they […]
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Local painters, photographers and graphic designers showcased their creations of various mediums in local businesses during the month of August through the James River Council for the Arts and Humanities’ (JRCAH) annual project known as “Art on Main.” Since 2016, the JRCAH has partnered with local artists and businesses to make art more prevalent in the city of Lynchburg through […]
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With classes back in full swing, the School of Business hosted its Back to School Bash during the third week of classes in celebration of the new school year. Hundreds of students filled the grand lobby as the event kicked off. Graduate Student Assistants hosted tables with club organizations where students discovered the variety of clubs offered by Liberty’s Business […]
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Before Austin Deeds took his own life with a rifle in 2013, he stabbed his father, Senator Creigh Deeds, 13 times, according to The Washington Post. According to the article, Austin Deeds was described as fun, quirky and kind by those who knew him. What they did not know was how deeply he was struggling underneath his bright persona. When […]
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“When I heard her rant against socialism, I knew that I loved this woman.” That was one of the Honorable George Farmer’s most memorable quotes from Convocation Sep. 6. Many Liberty students were looking forward to hearing Nigel Forage speak on Brexit, but pressing circumstances involving Brexit in Britain kept him from coming. Instead, students heard from newlyweds Candace Owens […]
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“Bloodroot: The Ballad of Clinch Mountain,” the 2018 original play written exclusively by female members of the Liberty University theatre department, received national recognition from the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. This is the first national honor awarded to a Liberty theater production. “Bloodroot” earned the Distinguished Production of a New Work award, and Adell Ehrhorn was recognized for distinguished […]
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Liberty University seeks to respond to Hurricane Dorian’s destruction through monetary relief and hopes to engage with boots on the ground as soon as travel can be opened. The university first responded by sending a check of $25,000 to contribute to relief efforts. Liberty hopes to send an LU Send Now team soon. Senior Vice President for Spiritual Development David […]
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A student-organized protest gathered on the steps of Montview Student Union Friday afternoon in response to recent allegations published by Politico and Reuters against University President Jerry Falwell Jr. Plans for the protest began early Thursday morning when senior Liberty student Elizabeth Brooks posted a graphic on Twitter promoting the demonstration. The graphic depicted a cutout of President Donald Trump […]
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Senior Vice President for Spiritual Development David Nasser formally invited Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and celebrity activist Alyssa Milano to convocation over Twitter on Wednesday for a civil conversation on gun control. The invitation came in response to Cruz and Milano’s Twitter conversation on gun policy following the Odessa, Texas shooting Saturday that killed seven people. A shooting at a […]
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Liberty University sophomore and nursing student Caroline Autumn Carlson received a $1,000 national scholarship from Platinum Educational Group for her hard work and dedication in the field of nursing. Winning this award helped make Carlson’s continuation in the nursing program possible. Jeremy Johnson, director of marketing for Platinum Educational Group, said Platinum seeks to assist students in the fields of […]
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Students on East Campus, rejoice! A miniature LaHaye is now practically in your backyard. Formerly known as the “Campus East Clubhouse,” which served as a lounge and recreation area for students on East Campus, David’s Place is now a fitness center that resembles LaHaye Recreation and Fitness Center on a smaller scale. The previous space housed lounge areas and a […]
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