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“I feel like the size is perfect because it makes it so nobody goes unnoticed — there is always someone looking out for you.”
— Carrington Detrick ’27
"The school was so intimate that even professors outside my field knew me and helped alleviate a lot of stress related to my future career"
— Ayesha Iqbal ’21
"Lynchburg’s beautiful campus and close-knit community stood out to me — I loved the environment when I first visited."
— Claire Flynn ’19
"SMIF gave me the rare chance to manage real capital, gain insights, and build a great story for my post-college career."
— Cole Barrett ‘17
"I love how interactive the professors are — they seek feedback often and genuinely care if we feel supported and involved."
— Ashley Parham ’21
News & Events

University of Lynchburg celebrates 2026 master’s and doctoral candidates
On Friday, May 8, 548 graduate degrees were conferred during the 2026 University of Lynchburg Graduate Commencement ceremony.

University of Lynchburg holds 2026 undergraduate Commencement ceremony
The University of Lynchburg held its 2026 undergraduate Commencement ceremony on Shellenberger Field.

More than $900K raised on GiveDays
In what Shawn Wood, associate vice president of advancement, described as a “powerful collective effort,” 1,335 individuals made 1,470 gifts on GiveDays, crushing the 1,000-donor goal.