More changes are made to broaden choices on campus Liberty dining continues to raise the bar in its dining options that now include, a drive-thru at Doc’s Diner, Auntie Anne’s and more. According to Casey Guise, unit marketing coordinator for Sodexo, the motive for the recent addition of a drive-thru at Doc’s Diner was convenience. “A drive-thru is an asset […]
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Ceremony marks the start of Freedom Tower construction Three. Two. One. Blastoff. President Jerry Falwell and other dignitaries pushed the lever that blasted ground for the much-anticipated Freedom Tower that will hold Liberty’s School of Divinity on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The ceremony began as faculty and students from the School of Divinity, as well as other spectators, crowded the parking […]
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Liberty’s substantial enrollment growth causes need for energy adjustments Appalachian Power began work on a $28 million transmission improvement project this summer in order to accommodate the growing needs of Liberty University and the Lynchburg area. Liberty’s enrollment has increased by more than 800 percent over the past 20 years and is expected to continue growing as the university predicts […]
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Family Weekend and essay contest give students a chance to thank parents Parents often sacrifice so their children can attend college, and for the seventh year in a row, students have the opportunity to publicly thank their parents by submitting an essay detailing these sacrifices in the “Outstanding Parent of the Year” contest. “It is an opportunity for parents to […]
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New construction projects include science hall, music center and Commons II Liberty continued its $500 million campus improvement plan this summer as new facilities and a housing location made progress to accommodate the school’s growth. The Science Hall was completed this summer, welcoming new students for fall 2015. The Center for Music and the Worship Arts and the newest residential […]
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Safety concerns cause campus transit to devise alternate traffic patterns Liberty students were welcomed back to campus with an array of new traffic patterns and bus routes, designed to improve safety and transportation around campus. Chief among the new changes was the construction of the new roundabout at the corner of University Boulevard and Liberty University Drive. The roundabout enables […]
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Sodexo’s second annual event showcases local businesses and vendors As students and faculty settle themselves into a new semester, vendors at Liberty’s Farmer’s Market welcome returning students with anticipation. The farmer’s market serves hundreds of students and Lynchburg residents a variety of goods ranging from homemade dog treats to personalized accessories. The Barbeque Bistro of Lynchburg is one of many […]
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Students gather for 5:30 a.m. sunrise service in front of the Snowflex Lodge ARISE, this year’s sunrise prayer and worship service, began at 5:30 a.m. and continued till 7:30 a.m. Thousands of students sacrificed sleep, comfort and warmth Saturday, Aug. 29 to gather beneath Snowflex Lodge and be led by other students. Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre hosted the event, offering […]
Read moreThe Office of Spiritual Progams aims to make gatherings more meaningful Liberty’s Office of Spiritual Programs decided to make changes to the three-times-a-week gathering that attracts some of the most recognized leaders around the world, hoping to provide an even greater learning experience for the thousands of students that attend Convocation. According to Daniel Bolton, director of Spiritual Programs, because […]
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Two late goals in second half carry Liberty over Bluefield in season opener Liberty men’s soccer team pulled out a 2-1 victory against the Bluefield Rams in their home opener on Friday August 28. The Flames took the lead in the second half with two goals in the span of 1:09 to solidify the win and earn a 1-0 start […]
Read moreStudents safe after Nepal earthquake Four Liberty students were in Nepal at the time of the earthquake that killed more than 4,000 people. The Global Studies Department at the university has confirmed they are all accounted for and safe. “The Global Studies Department is in close communication with the students, their families and the organizations involved, and the situation is […]
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“Whatever you are facing right now, God is with you!” David Nasser preached this message with deep conviction during Monday’s Convocation. In the midst of your circumstances, you need to remember and rely upon the promises of God. A promise is only as good as the one making it. Nasser encouraged us to remember that the source of a promise […]
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Student represents Liberty by displaying flag at Army bases in Iraq, Kuwait Upon entering any stadium on the campus of Liberty University, spectators are greeted by a plethora of unique flags, from the colorful pennants representing the other schools in the Big South Conference to the American flag and the flag emblazoned with the LU logo. But when fans entered […]
Read moreWith a new facility and an increased number of team members, the Liberty University gymnastics team has raised the bar this season. According to team captain Alyssa Frost, the gymnastics team is comprised of two women’s teams with a total of nine women and one men’s team composed of four men, but due to an injury, only three men are […]
Read moreCurrent SGA student body president re-elected, makes Liberty history Quincy Thompson made university history last week when he was elected as the first-ever two-term Student Government Association (SGA) president. Students voted to elect the new student body president and vice president in the 2015-2016 Liberty University SGA elections April 15. Thompson ran for re-election with former Junior Class President Jack […]
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