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Case manager, wellness educator is ‘Millennial on the Move’

Suzanne Ramsey – August 10, 2020 –

Geralyn Gulino Fortney ’13, ’16 M.Ed., case manager and wellness educator in the University of Lynchburg’s dean of students office,...

dean of students, master of education, psychology

University of Lynchburg involved in statewide COVID-19 initiatives

Suzanne Ramsey – August 6, 2020 –

Members of the University of Lynchburg community are involved in statewide initiatives related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19, health center, pa medicine, PA medicine faculty

Lynchburg president and first gentleman start scholarship with $25K gift

Janika Carey – August 6, 2020 –

University of Lynchburg President Dr. Alison Morrison-Shetlar and her husband, “first gentleman” Dr. Robert Shetlar, marked their first day in...

academics, advancement, President Morrison-Shetlar, president's office, scholarships

Lynchburg names vice president for inclusive excellence

Janika Carey – August 3, 2020 –

Diversity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Robert L. Canida II has been appointed vice president for inclusive excellence by the University...

diversity, Office of Equity and Inclusion, President Morrison-Shetlar, president's office

Time spent down on the farm lifts Sommerville Scholar’s spirits

Suzanne Ramsey – August 3, 2020 –

On Sunday mornings, you can find Hiatt O’Connor ’20 feeding the horses at Brook Hill Farm, a local nonprofit equestrian...

Bonner Leader Program, Westover Honors College

‘Servant leader’ to launch presidency with acts of service

Suzanne Ramsey – July 30, 2020 –

Dr. Alison Morrison-Shetlar takes over the official duties of University of Lynchburg president on Saturday, Aug. 1. Morrison-Shetlar, who came...

president's office

Vision and Legacy: The Presidency of Kenneth R. Garren

Bryan Gentry ’17 MBA – July 29, 2020 –

Six months before his retirement, Dr. Ken Garren had an interview interrupted by a loud, grinding noise above him. Like...

president garren

Exhibits open Aug. 12 at Daura Museum of Art

Suzanne Ramsey – July 28, 2020 –

Three exhibits will open Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the University of Lynchburg’s Daura Museum of Art. “Forced to Flee,” a...

Daura Museum of Art

Drysdales give $1 million to Lynchburg’s College of Business

Janika Carey – July 24, 2020 –

The University of Lynchburg’s College of Business has received a pledge for a $1 million gift from longtime supporters Elaine...

advancement, business administration, College of Business, drysdale student center, economics

Lynchburg’s Daura Gallery changes name to Daura Museum of Art

Suzanne Ramsey – July 22, 2020 –

At its February 2020 meeting, the University of Lynchburg Board of Trustees unanimously approved the renaming of the Daura Gallery...

Daura Museum of Art

Lynchburg, ODAC postpone competition through end of 2020

Mark Robertson – July 21, 2020 –

University of Lynchburg athletics, in conjunction with fellow Old Dominion Athletic Conference members, has decided to postpone traditional fall intercollegiate...

athletics, coronavirus

New president shares passion for service with students at Aug. 1 event

Suzanne Ramsey – July 15, 2020 –

When Dr. Alison Morrison-Shetlar arrived at the University of Lynchburg earlier this month as president-elect, she brought with her a...

center for global education, master of nonprofit leadership studies, president's office

Case manager, wellness educator is ‘Millennial on the Move’

August 10, 2020 –

Geralyn Gulino Fortney ’13, ’16 M.Ed., case manager and wellness educator in the University of Lynchburg’s dean of students office,...

dean of students, master of education, psychology

Red Chair Reflections: On Fridays we wear Red — and today, Purple!

August 7, 2020 –

Today is my first blog post as president, and I look forward to ongoing conversations with you about what matters...

University of Lynchburg involved in statewide COVID-19 initiatives

August 6, 2020 –

Members of the University of Lynchburg community are involved in statewide initiatives related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19, health center, pa medicine, PA medicine faculty

Lynchburg president and first gentleman start scholarship with $25K gift

August 6, 2020 –

University of Lynchburg President Dr. Alison Morrison-Shetlar and her husband, “first gentleman” Dr. Robert Shetlar, marked their first day in...

academics, advancement, President Morrison-Shetlar, president's office, scholarships

Lynchburg names vice president for inclusive excellence

August 3, 2020 –

Diversity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Robert L. Canida II has been appointed vice president for inclusive excellence by the University...

diversity, Office of Equity and Inclusion, President Morrison-Shetlar, president's office

Get tough: Alum wins national wheelchair lacrosse championship

August 3, 2020 –

“Get tough” was the advice Ryan Beale ’13 often gave to his lacrosse teammates, and 31 was his jersey number....

alumni, alumni accomplishments, lacrosse

Drive to win

August 3, 2020 –

Don’t call it beginner’s luck. In the game of golf, you make your own luck. But as a newcomer to...

athletics, equestrian, golf, Westover Honors College

From Bateauman to Veteran to College Grad

August 3, 2020 –

Business administration major Dylan Schumacher ’20 likes to reminisce about “the best six weeks” of his life. In March 2012,...

business administration, College of Business, history, transfer, veterans

Write Directions

August 3, 2020 –

When she was an admissions tour guide, Katherine Daniel ’20 liked to tell tour groups about Dr. Ghislaine Lewis. “She...

communication studies, communication studies faculty, journalism, media writing

Lynchburg legend scores 600th win and hall of fame honor

August 3, 2020 –

Surrounded by an entourage of more than a dozen former players, colleagues, and University of Lynchburg administrators, Enza Steele was...

alumni, athletics, faculty, field hockey

The wonders of Westover Hall

August 3, 2020 –

At almost any time of day or night, the new Westover Hall is a study hall, a social hub, and...

Westover Hall, Westover Honors College

Better. Stronger. Faster.

August 3, 2020 –

Ten years ago this summer, 49 students joined the first class of Lynchburg’s first doctoral program. The Doctor of Physical...

doctor of medical science, doctor of physical therapy

Case manager, wellness educator is ‘Millennial on the Move’

August 10, 2020 –

Geralyn Gulino Fortney ’13, ’16 M.Ed., case manager and wellness educator in the University of Lynchburg’s dean of students office,...

dean of students, master of education, psychology

Red Chair Reflections: On Fridays we wear Red — and today, Purple!

August 7, 2020 –

Today is my first blog post as president, and I look forward to ongoing conversations with you about what matters...

University of Lynchburg involved in statewide COVID-19 initiatives

August 6, 2020 –

Members of the University of Lynchburg community are involved in statewide initiatives related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19, health center, pa medicine, PA medicine faculty

Lynchburg president and first gentleman start scholarship with $25K gift

August 6, 2020 –

University of Lynchburg President Dr. Alison Morrison-Shetlar and her husband, “first gentleman” Dr. Robert Shetlar, marked their first day in...

academics, advancement, President Morrison-Shetlar, president's office, scholarships

Lynchburg names vice president for inclusive excellence

August 3, 2020 –

Diversity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Robert L. Canida II has been appointed vice president for inclusive excellence by the University...

diversity, Office of Equity and Inclusion, President Morrison-Shetlar, president's office

Get tough: Alum wins national wheelchair lacrosse championship

August 3, 2020 –

“Get tough” was the advice Ryan Beale ’13 often gave to his lacrosse teammates, and 31 was his jersey number....

alumni, alumni accomplishments, lacrosse

Drive to win

August 3, 2020 –

Don’t call it beginner’s luck. In the game of golf, you make your own luck. But as a newcomer to...

athletics, equestrian, golf, Westover Honors College

From Bateauman to Veteran to College Grad

August 3, 2020 –

Business administration major Dylan Schumacher ’20 likes to reminisce about “the best six weeks” of his life. In March 2012,...

business administration, College of Business, history, transfer, veterans

Write Directions

August 3, 2020 –

When she was an admissions tour guide, Katherine Daniel ’20 liked to tell tour groups about Dr. Ghislaine Lewis. “She...

communication studies, communication studies faculty, journalism, media writing

Lynchburg legend scores 600th win and hall of fame honor

August 3, 2020 –

Surrounded by an entourage of more than a dozen former players, colleagues, and University of Lynchburg administrators, Enza Steele was...

alumni, athletics, faculty, field hockey

The wonders of Westover Hall

August 3, 2020 –

At almost any time of day or night, the new Westover Hall is a study hall, a social hub, and...

Westover Hall, Westover Honors College

Better. Stronger. Faster.

August 3, 2020 –

Ten years ago this summer, 49 students joined the first class of Lynchburg’s first doctoral program. The Doctor of Physical...

doctor of medical science, doctor of physical therapy