Real Stories, Profound Impact

The Undeniably Life-Changing Stories

Remarkable Journeys

Step into the lives of individuals who have experienced transformative events that redefine the essence of their existence. These are not just stories of achievement but intimate explorations of personal battles, breakthroughs, and the sheer force of the human spirit.
Two female students make a joint heart with their arms in their dorm room
Dr. William Roach and Nick Savino in the lab last summer, doing research.

Nick Savino ’19

"What I love about the Westover program is that I'm able to study different disciplines" ...
Eric Oehler in the fitness center, surrounded by equipment

Erik Oehler ’20

"They don't really just give you a piece of paper here to go off and do your own thing. They ...
Landon Hammerley wearing headphones and using his computer in his room

Landon Hammerley ’19

“I want to create content that is genuine, meaningful, and has a purpose that people can really connect to and ...
Juan Borga playing tennis

Juan Borga ’20

"It's really a place you can explore. Lynchburg gives you the opportunity to fail, but to get back up and ...
Davion Washington speaking at Commencement

Davion Washington ’21

"You don't have to be famous to change lives. I change lives every day. Just like the University of Lynchburg ...
Francessca Vasquez

Francessca Vasquez ’00

"I felt engaged. I felt listened to. I felt supported. It continued through my entire four years here. My professors ...
Emily Brown standing in the USA Today Network office

Emily Brown ’02

"You have an opportunity to engage with your classmates and professors in a way that not all students get. Take ...
Dustin Williams sitting on an outdoor stage

Dustin Williams ’05

"One of the biggest things was the freedom to experiment a little bit" ...
W. Allen Moore in his office

W. Allen Moore, PhD, PT

"I love the concept that exercises medicine, you know we're starting to discover that exercise really can remedy many of ...
Price Blair and a student standing at a table with a human brain and various instruments

Price Blair, PhD

"I chose teaching, and every day I'm glad I did" ...
Nat LeDonne sitting in a chair on a basketball court, holding a basketball

Nat LeDonne ’18

"If I'm walking around over on the crowd side I always hear someone yelling hey Nat take our picture" ...
Patricia Aronson in her office

Patricia Aronson, PhD, LAT, LPTA, ATC

"One of the reasons I really loved working at Lynchburg for 30ish plus years is how pretty it is here" ...
Lacey Teal '21, '22 MPH

Lacey Teal ’21, ’22 MPH

"I've always had a passion for health and wellness and knew that I wanted to make a positive difference for ...
Em Maxey outdoors, smiling

Em Maxey ’23

"What I love about the University of Lynchburg is that they have a saying: here we're home" ...
Delia LoSapio sitting on the floor, filling a bag with medical supplies

Delia LoSapio ’19

"I didn't want to limit myself when I came here to just taking the prereqs for med-school, I wanted to ...
Jess Cochrane standing in a room that was staged for a crime scene

Jess Cochrane ’23

"Finally getting to learn about the job, and like the whole entire network of what goes into committing crimes and ...
Samah Rash '19 red chair

Samah Rash ’19

"I no longer feel conflicted or held back, instead I see that my passions no matter how seemingly unrelated are ...
Christian Kumar

Christian Kumar ’22

"When I think of Lynchburg, I think of the words 'home' and 'family.' The city of Lynchburg was my home ...
Alyson Black is using a pipette while conducting research

Alyson Black ’16

"I am an enthusiastic scientist working at the interface of analytical chemistry and biology to create new tools for research ...
Laurel Nicks wearing her field hockey uniform and looking at the camera

Laurel Nicks ’21

"There's so much you can do to get involved and advance yourself to invest in your future" ...
Caitlin Dorsch sitting at a table next to her laptop

Caitlin Dorsch ’20

"I will have the opportunity to work with many esteemed researchers in the criminological field" ...
J.T. Podell and Jeff Taylor

J.T. Podell ’15 DPT

"Some of those things you don't know... and you might not feel comfortable with, but after going through some of ...
Jeff Taylor working out in a gym

Jeff Taylor Jr. ’11, ’15 DPT

"It was more discipline, to prioritize what you need to do to ... set yourself up for success." ...
Brian Crim outdoors

Brian Crim, PhD

"The best part of teaching history majors at Lynchburg is helping them transform from students who know a lot about ...
Headshot of Jamar Hawkins

Jamar Hawkins ’04

"Lynchburg gave me the confidence to sit at the table with some of the world's leaders in public health and ...
Kevin Scott leaning up against deck railing

Kevin Scott ’94

"Engineering exec, author, maker of things, and all around geek" ...
Demetrious "Trā" Nicholson outdoors, with his hands in his pockets

Demetrious “Trā” Nicholson ’24 MEd

"While I plan on immersing myself as a school counselor after graduating, I also realize my goals extend beyond school ...
Sloan Kelly singing during a Christmas production

Sloane Kelly ’22, ’24 MPAM

"I have met so many people — peers, faculty, and staff — in my time at Lynchburg that I know ...
Amneh Amro outdoors, in a cloud of smoke emitted by an emergency flare

Amneh Amro ’22 DMSc

"It forced us to get away from our routine. It forced us to create bonds that we didn't know we ...
Jonathan Sobel sitting at a table

Jonathan Sobel ’18 DMSc

"The DMSc has prepared me well for an executive-level role at a major health care system." ...