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New director for Claytor Nature Center named

Janika Carey – May 26, 2022 –

The University of Lynchburg’s Claytor Nature Center has a new director. Jennifer Wills, who holds degrees in biology, law, and...

academics, Claytor Nature Center, environmental science, sustainability

‘Be bold’: Four ceremonies celebrate graduates in Lynchburg’s master’s and doctoral programs

Janika Carey – May 23, 2022 –

University of Lynchburg Commencement festivities culminated this past weekend in a series of graduate ceremonies. With temperatures in the mid-90s,...

academics, Commencement 2022, dmsc, doctor of education in leadership studies, doctor of physical therapy, graduate studies

Class of 2022 undergraduates recognized at University of Lynchburg Commencement

Suzanne Ramsey – May 19, 2022 –

Commencement exercises for the University of Lynchburg’s undergraduate Class of 2022 were held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 19,...

commencement, Commencement 2022

‘We need each other’: Lynchburg celebrates 2022 Baccalaureate

Janika Carey – May 19, 2022 –

For the first time in two years, the University of Lynchburg celebrated Baccalaureate entirely in person. The ceremony, which was...

Baccalaureate, Commencement 2022, spiritual life center

Lynchburg alum receives prestigious Milken Educator Award at surprise assembly

Suzanne Ramsey – May 18, 2022 –

Earlier this month, third-grade teacher Taylor Goodson ’12, ’14 MEd was sitting in a surprise school assembly at Coventry Elementary...

alumni, alumni accomplishments, interdisciplinary studies, master of education, master of education in educational leadership, master of education in special education

‘Shocked and surprised’: Lynchburg alum wins NFL photo of the year

Janika Carey – May 17, 2022 –

Former communication studies major Mark Brown ’95 is the winner of the Dave Boss Award of Excellence for his entry...

alumni accomplishments, communication studies

MSAT faculty member honored as NATA Fellow for excellence in athletic training research

Suzanne Ramsey – May 16, 2022 –

Dr. Tom Bowman, professor of athletic training at the University of Lynchburg, has been named a Fellow by the National...

athletic training, faculty accomplishments, master of science in athletic training

University to host local students in 8th Grade College and Career Readiness Symposium, Health Sciences Day

Janika Carey – May 12, 2022 –

The University of Lynchburg will welcome hundreds of middle and high school students later this month. From May 23-26, the...

admissions, Beacon of Hope, College of Health Sciences

First-time giving up 74% as GiveDay 2022 surpasses donor goal

Janika Carey – May 6, 2022 –

April 7 was a rainy day, but that didn’t stop the community from coming together and supporting the University of...

GiveDay, Office of Advancement

Students collaborate with Vector Space, local artist on public art project

Suzanne Ramsey – May 4, 2022 –

Sparks fly and smoke rises as the torch of a CNC plasma cutter passes over a large sheet of steel....

art, art faculty, business administration, Center for Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, computer science, innovation collaborative committee, management, marketing, studio art, Westover Honors, Westover Honors College

Lynchburg’s Jewish and Buddhist students co-host Holocaust Remembrance Day service

Suzanne Ramsey – May 3, 2022 –

As Yom HaShoah — also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day — approached this year, the University of Lynchburg’s interfaith chaplain,...

Hillel, spiritual life, spiritual life center, The Buddhist Community

‘The Legacy Continues’ at Lynchburg’s Multicultural Gala

Suzanne Ramsey – May 2, 2022 –

The University of Lynchburg’s Office of Multicultural Services hosted its fourth Multicultural Gala on Saturday, April 30. The popular, student-planned...

academic achievement center, alumni, alumni accomplishments, athletics, greek life, multicultural services, Office of Advancement, Office of Alumni Relations, Office of Equity and Inclusion, Office of Housing and Residence Life, office of multicultural services, Office of the Dean of Students

New director for Claytor Nature Center named

Janika Carey – May 26, 2022 –

The University of Lynchburg’s Claytor Nature Center has a new director. Jennifer Wills, who holds degrees in biology, law, and...

academics, Claytor Nature Center, environmental science, sustainability

‘Be bold’: Four ceremonies celebrate graduates in Lynchburg’s master’s and doctoral programs

Janika Carey – May 23, 2022 –

University of Lynchburg Commencement festivities culminated this past weekend in a series of graduate ceremonies. With temperatures in the mid-90s,...

academics, Commencement 2022, dmsc, doctor of education in leadership studies, doctor of physical therapy, graduate studies

Class of 2022 undergraduates recognized at University of Lynchburg Commencement

Suzanne Ramsey – May 19, 2022 –

Commencement exercises for the University of Lynchburg’s undergraduate Class of 2022 were held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 19,...

commencement, Commencement 2022

‘We need each other’: Lynchburg celebrates 2022 Baccalaureate

Janika Carey – May 19, 2022 –

For the first time in two years, the University of Lynchburg celebrated Baccalaureate entirely in person. The ceremony, which was...

Baccalaureate, Commencement 2022, spiritual life center

Lynchburg alum receives prestigious Milken Educator Award at surprise assembly

Suzanne Ramsey – May 18, 2022 –

Earlier this month, third-grade teacher Taylor Goodson ’12, ’14 MEd was sitting in a surprise school assembly at Coventry Elementary...

alumni, alumni accomplishments, interdisciplinary studies, master of education, master of education in educational leadership, master of education in special education

‘Shocked and surprised’: Lynchburg alum wins NFL photo of the year

Janika Carey – May 17, 2022 –

Former communication studies major Mark Brown ’95 is the winner of the Dave Boss Award of Excellence for his entry...

alumni accomplishments, communication studies

MSAT faculty member honored as NATA Fellow for excellence in athletic training research

Suzanne Ramsey – May 16, 2022 –

Dr. Tom Bowman, professor of athletic training at the University of Lynchburg, has been named a Fellow by the National...

athletic training, faculty accomplishments, master of science in athletic training

University to host local students in 8th Grade College and Career Readiness Symposium, Health Sciences Day

Janika Carey – May 12, 2022 –

The University of Lynchburg will welcome hundreds of middle and high school students later this month. From May 23-26, the...

admissions, Beacon of Hope, College of Health Sciences

First-time giving up 74% as GiveDay 2022 surpasses donor goal

Janika Carey – May 6, 2022 –

April 7 was a rainy day, but that didn’t stop the community from coming together and supporting the University of...

GiveDay, Office of Advancement

Students collaborate with Vector Space, local artist on public art project

Suzanne Ramsey – May 4, 2022 –

Sparks fly and smoke rises as the torch of a CNC plasma cutter passes over a large sheet of steel....

Lynchburg’s Jewish and Buddhist students co-host Holocaust Remembrance Day service

Suzanne Ramsey – May 3, 2022 –

As Yom HaShoah — also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day — approached this year, the University of Lynchburg’s interfaith chaplain,...

Hillel, spiritual life, spiritual life center, The Buddhist Community

‘The Legacy Continues’ at Lynchburg’s Multicultural Gala

Suzanne Ramsey – May 2, 2022 –

The University of Lynchburg’s Office of Multicultural Services hosted its fourth Multicultural Gala on Saturday, April 30. The popular, student-planned...

New director for Claytor Nature Center named

Janika Carey – May 26, 2022 –

The University of Lynchburg’s Claytor Nature Center has a new director. Jennifer Wills, who holds degrees in biology, law, and...

academics, Claytor Nature Center, environmental science, sustainability

‘Be bold’: Four ceremonies celebrate graduates in Lynchburg’s master’s and doctoral programs

Janika Carey – May 23, 2022 –

University of Lynchburg Commencement festivities culminated this past weekend in a series of graduate ceremonies. With temperatures in the mid-90s,...

academics, Commencement 2022, dmsc, doctor of education in leadership studies, doctor of physical therapy, graduate studies

Class of 2022 undergraduates recognized at University of Lynchburg Commencement

Suzanne Ramsey – May 19, 2022 –

Commencement exercises for the University of Lynchburg’s undergraduate Class of 2022 were held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 19,...

commencement, Commencement 2022

‘We need each other’: Lynchburg celebrates 2022 Baccalaureate

Janika Carey – May 19, 2022 –

For the first time in two years, the University of Lynchburg celebrated Baccalaureate entirely in person. The ceremony, which was...

Baccalaureate, Commencement 2022, spiritual life center

Lynchburg alum receives prestigious Milken Educator Award at surprise assembly

Suzanne Ramsey – May 18, 2022 –

Earlier this month, third-grade teacher Taylor Goodson ’12, ’14 MEd was sitting in a surprise school assembly at Coventry Elementary...

alumni, alumni accomplishments, interdisciplinary studies, master of education, master of education in educational leadership, master of education in special education

‘Shocked and surprised’: Lynchburg alum wins NFL photo of the year

Janika Carey – May 17, 2022 –

Former communication studies major Mark Brown ’95 is the winner of the Dave Boss Award of Excellence for his entry...

alumni accomplishments, communication studies

MSAT faculty member honored as NATA Fellow for excellence in athletic training research

Suzanne Ramsey – May 16, 2022 –

Dr. Tom Bowman, professor of athletic training at the University of Lynchburg, has been named a Fellow by the National...

athletic training, faculty accomplishments, master of science in athletic training

University to host local students in 8th Grade College and Career Readiness Symposium, Health Sciences Day

Janika Carey – May 12, 2022 –

The University of Lynchburg will welcome hundreds of middle and high school students later this month. From May 23-26, the...

admissions, Beacon of Hope, College of Health Sciences

First-time giving up 74% as GiveDay 2022 surpasses donor goal

Janika Carey – May 6, 2022 –

April 7 was a rainy day, but that didn’t stop the community from coming together and supporting the University of...

GiveDay, Office of Advancement

Students collaborate with Vector Space, local artist on public art project

Suzanne Ramsey – May 4, 2022 –

Sparks fly and smoke rises as the torch of a CNC plasma cutter passes over a large sheet of steel....

Lynchburg’s Jewish and Buddhist students co-host Holocaust Remembrance Day service

Suzanne Ramsey – May 3, 2022 –

As Yom HaShoah — also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day — approached this year, the University of Lynchburg’s interfaith chaplain,...

Hillel, spiritual life, spiritual life center, The Buddhist Community

‘The Legacy Continues’ at Lynchburg’s Multicultural Gala

Suzanne Ramsey – May 2, 2022 –

The University of Lynchburg’s Office of Multicultural Services hosted its fourth Multicultural Gala on Saturday, April 30. The popular, student-planned...

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