The University of Lynchburg Model United Nations team won a bevy of awards at the annual UN simulation conference in New York last week. The Lynchburg team of 16 students […]
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Alumna returns to perform Eleanor Roosevelt play March 14
Jane VanBoskirk ’70 will perform “Eleanor Roosevelt – Across a Barrier of Fear” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, in Dillard Theatre. The performance is free and open to the public. “Throughout the play we see how she learned to articulate her values and vision, how she kept moving forward in spite of disappointments and defeat.”
Exhibition highlights local high school artists
A new art exhibition at University of Lynchburg shines a spotlight on excellent high school artists in Central Virginia. The show includes 53 works of art from students at eight […]
Students participate in superhero-themed leadership workshop
About 50 University of Lynchburg students spent last weekend studying the stories of superheroes, all in the name of leadership. The Emerging Leader Retreat gives first- and second-year students a […]
Religious studies majors attend National Festival of Young Preachers
Two religious studies majors from University of Lynchburg were in Atlanta last week for the National Festival of Young Preachers. The festival attracts budding preachers, ages 14 to 35, from […]
Graduate shares experience as a blind entrepreneur, piano tuner
When he was a University of Lynchburg student, John Pastorius ’13 amazed his peers and professors with his upbeat attitude, talent, and excellent memory. Blind since birth, he memorized all […]
History graduate’s business lauded for rapid growth
A company founded by a University of Lynchburg history graduate is one of the fastest-growing businesses in Charlotte, North Carolina. Jason Rankin ’98 founded ZAP Consulting in 2010 to help […]
Student affairs staff member wins statewide award
The Virginia Association of School Personnel Administrators has named Thomas DiRoma, University of Lynchburg’s assistant director of student involvement, the Outstanding New Professional for 2017. The award was announced at the Virginia […]
LC delegation shines at Mid-Atlantic European Union Simulation
Lynchburg College students emerged as leaders while they represented the United Kingdom and Ireland in a European Union simulation conference, which is a “premier leadership training opportunity for students.” Students were elected to leadership roles in all EU party groups they joined at the conference, and two won awards.
Biology professor wins VFIC “Rising Star” award
The Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges has selected Dr. Erin J. Friedman, an assistant professor of biology at University of Lynchburg, as the 2017 recipient of the H. Hiter Harris […]
