The University’s popular LIFE@Lynchburg program returns for the spring semester on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Held weekly, LIFE@Lynchburg features a variety of engaging speakers and topics for adults aged 50 years and older.
Lynchburg student wins coveted Maryland volunteer award
Health promotion major Jacqueline Needle ’24 was honored last month with the Maryland State Best Buddies Volunteer Award. Only one person per state wins the award.
Lynchburg student competing in U21 field hockey world cup
University of Lynchburg midfielder Khanyisile Mzizi ’27 is representing her home country of Zimbabwe at the 2023 International Hockey Federation Junior World Cup, which began Tuesday, Nov. 29, in Santiago, Chile.
Dam removal set for January; memory project to preserve College Lake history
In just a few months, College Lake will be transformed into a thriving wetlands ecosystem — at least that’s the ultimate goal. First, the city of Lynchburg, in partnership with the University of Lynchburg, will begin draining the water and removing the high-hazard dam. That process is slated to start in early January 2024.
Lynchburg swimmer Mei White wins gold for Team USA in Chile
University of Lynchburg swimmer Madelyn White ’26 won gold in the women’s 100-meter breaststroke SB8 at the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago over the weekend.
Cross-country brings home record finishes from national championships
The University of Lynchburg’s cross-country teams raced to record finishes at the NCAA Cross Country Championships in Pennsylvania on Saturday. The women finished seventh out of 32 teams, while the men came in ninth — both unprecedented.
Cross-country dominates ODAC and all-region awards ahead of national championship
The University of Lynchburg men’s and women’s cross-country teams dominated the ODAC’s postseason awards announced Friday. Both teams compete at the NCAA 2023 Division III Cross Country National Championships in Pennsylvania on Saturday, Nov. 18.
Lynchburg adds Virginia’s most affordable Master of Healthcare Administration for Spring 2024
The University of Lynchburg has a new master’s program. Starting in January, students can enroll in the Master of Healthcare Administration, a 12-month, asynchronous online degree program. At just over $14,000, Lynchburg’s MHA is the most affordable program of its kind in Virginia.
Lynchburg nursing major featured in WSLS 10’s ‘30 Days of Hope’
Emaleigh Smith ’27, a nursing major at the University of Lynchburg, is featured once again in WSLS 10’s November series, “30 Days of Hope.” In 2017, when the series launched, Smith was among the first foster kids highlighted by the local network. She was 12 at the time.
DMSc program partners with Society of Air Force PAs for tuition discount
The Doctor of Medical Science program at the University of Lynchburg has partnered with the Society of Air Force PAs, a professional organization serving the needs of active duty, retired, guard, and reserve Air Force PAs.