Thompson Hall will be renamed Thompson-Polloway Hall in a ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 20. The event is open to the public and all alumni, especially education alumni, are invited.
Student and graduate enjoy semester at Austrian university
University of Lynchburg student D’Andria Alston-Thomas ’19 decided to pursue a new adventure for her senior year. During the fall semester, she is studying at Fachhochschule Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences in Austria. It’s one of Lynchburg’s several partner universities around the world. Alston-Thomas is studying abroad to complete her bachelor’s degree in business administration […]
Dr. Clifton Potter ’62 to retire after 54 years of teaching
Earlier this month, Dr. Clifton Potter ’62 wrote a letter to mark an important anniversary. “On September 3, 1958, I walked onto the Lynchburg College campus, suitcase in hand, to begin the adventure that would change my life,” he wrote in the letter, which he handed to Dr. Kenneth R. Garren, president. “On this special […]
Rehab Associates of Central Virginia awards DPT scholarship
The scholarship recognizes DPT students with a passion for orthopedics, patient-centered care, and personal development. Rehab Associates of Central Virginia representatives said selecting a recipient has become harder each year as students demonstrate greater commitment to these core values.
Music student spends year in renowned England choir
It’s rare for Americans to get an invitation to join the Gloucester Cathedral Choir in England, but Chris Young ’20, a music education major, got the chance. He’s spending a year there as a tenor.
Delia LoSapio named Sommerville Scholar
If you don’t recognize Delia LoSapio ’19, it might be because she’s been a blur on campus over the past three and a half years. Between having her biomedical science major and three minors, playing goalie for the soccer team, serving as captain of the University’s EMS squad, being part of Westover Honors and six […]
On the eve of his third novel, author Andrew Cotto recalls his start at Lynchburg
Award-winning author Andrew Cotto ’91 originally expected to graduate as a business major when he came to Lynchburg, but it was here that he found his love for literature, a desire to tell stories, and an English degree. Today, Cotto has an MFA in creative writing from The New School and is about to publish […]
Fore! Physics professor analyzes science of the Ryder Cup
With golf’s Ryder Cup only a week away, University of Lynchburg physics professor Dr. John Eric Goff explained the science of the perfect swing and other aspects of the game on a new StarTalk Playing with Science podcast. Dr. Goff, a frequent guest on the show, talked about how humidity levels and types of grass […]
Upcoming forensics showcase will feature award-winning speeches
The University of Lynchburg Debate and Forensics Society will present a forensics showcase with award-winning speeches on Tuesday, September 25, at 6 p.m. in the Westover Room. The event is free and open to the public. The student group has won numerous awards in regional competitions over the past several years. For example, Chelsey Fix […]
Aging and Caregiving Resource Center opens at University of Lynchburg
The Beard Center on Aging will host an open house for the Aging and Caregiving Resource Center on Friday, October 12, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in Hopwood Hall at the University of Lynchburg. The center helps older adults and caregivers find resources for education, health care, and other needs.
