1919

A New Name

The University of Lynchburg was founded as Virginia Christian College in 1903 by Dr. Josephus Hopwood, a pioneer in Christian coeducation. From its earliest days, the University of Lynchburg has maintained an association with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), since it was through the support of Disciples of Christ ministers and businessmen that the College was established.

1919
A New Name

Virginia Christian College became Lynchburg College in 1919 to avoid confusion with another institution in the area and to reflect the expansion of the College’s church constituency beyond Virginia.