Furniture, color schemes being selected for new residence hall
In November, a team from the University of Lynchburg traveled to the headquarters of Steelcase, an office furniture company located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Accompanied by partners from the seating company Barrows and architects Point of View LLC, the team learned about the offerings related to active learning classroom furniture and the impact and offerings for […]
Student takes Phi Kappa Phi grant to Vietnam and Cambodia
Thirty University of Lynchburg students will embark to Vietnam and Cambodia this month to spend nearly four weeks exploring foreign culture and history. One of those students, Taylor Bopp ‘19, will make the trip with the help of a $1,000 Study Abroad Grant from Phi Kappa Phi, an honor society that recognizes top undergraduate and […]
Greek Life students inducted into leadership honor society
Fraternity and Sorority Life recently inducted 22 students into the University of Lynchburg’s Pi Delta chapter of Order of Omega. Order of Omega is a leadership honor society for members of fraternity and sorority organizations. It recognizes juniors and seniors who have exemplified high standards in the areas of scholarship, leadership, and involvement within their respective organization and within the fraternity/sorority, campus, and local community.
Smithsonian Magazine features Lynchburg professor’s book as a new favorite
University of Lynchburg history professor Dr. Brian Crim got a pleasant surprise when Smithsonian Magazine published a list of favorite books for 2018: one of his recent titles was on the list. The November 20 Smithsonian article books selected by Smithsonian Institute scholars. Our Germans: Project Paperclip and the National Security State was chosen by […]
Lynchburg students place second at statewide Federal Reserve Challenge
Four University of Lynchburg students took second place in the 2018 Federal Reserve Challenge, a competition focused on monetary policy at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Thanks to their academic preparation and involvement in the Student Managed Investment Fund, the Lynchburg students thrived in the competition and bested larger teams from much larger schools, […]
Remembering Douglas Drysdale, longtime Lynchburg supporter
Douglas D. Drysdale, a Lynchburg College alumnus and former member of the Board of Trustees, died Tuesday, November 27, in Charlottesville. He was 94. Drysdale was the co-founder of the Washington, D.C.-based Caplin & Drysdale, one of the leading tax law practices in the country. The Drysdale Student Center at University of Lynchburg is named […]
Nursing alum Mary Deis ’16 volunteers on Mercy Ships
Lynchburg nursing graduate Mary Deis ’16 recently spent 11 weeks off the port of Conakry, Guinea. Her home was the Africa Mercy, a hospital ship operated by the nonprofit Mercy Ships. Along with other nurses, doctors, dental assistants, and other medical professionals, Deis provided medical care to people who lack access to care in their […]
Athletic training grad’s quick action, know-how saves runner’s life
Bryanna Garrett ’18, an athletic training graduate who is currently pursuing a master’s degree in advanced athletic training at the University of South Florida, was featured recently on the National Athletic Trainers’ Association blog for saving the life of a cross country runner.
Exercise physiology program receives new, national certification
The exercise physiology program at University of Lynchburg was recently approved as National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Education Recognition Program (ERP). The NSCA is a leading professional organization for fields dedicated to advancing the strength and conditioning profession.
‘Traditions of St. Nicholas’ is December 5, 6, and 7
The University of Lynchburg will present “Traditions of St. Nicholas,” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, December 5, 6, and 7, in Sydnor Performance Hall. Admission is free, but tickets are required.
