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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

Late professor to be honored at Ota Benga memorial program on March 21
Dr. Owen Cardwell Jr. will be honored at the “We Remember Ota Benga” Memorial Program.

University of Lynchburg breaks new ground with MaxImpact Degrees
The University of Lynchburg will begin admitting first-year students to MaxImpact — the first reduced-hour degree program in Virginia.

The University of Lynchburg has a new endowed award, thanks to the generous support of Dr. Ralph Elliott ’66, after whom it was named.