Nineteen University of Lynchburg education majors were inducted into Kappa Delta Pi on Monday, April 22, in a ceremony held in Drysdale Student Center’s West Room.
Army veteran, Access student plans to turn love of history into career he loves
Mike Muñoz ’24 has the U.S. Army to thank for his love of history. Over his 22-year military career, the Access or nontraditional student was stationed in New York, Kentucky, Virginia, California, Kansas, Washington state, Texas, Missouri, South Carolina, and Japan. He did four combat tours — three in Iraq and one in Afghanistan.
Academic awards presented at annual ceremony
Students, faculty, and staff were recognized at the 2024 Academic Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 19, in Turner Gymnasium.
University collaborates with Pierce Street Gateway to premiere ‘Pierce Street Portraits’ documentary on April 27
The University of Lynchburg has collaborated with local nonprofit Pierce Street Gateway to present “Pierce Street Portraits,” a documentary that celebrates the rich history and vibrant community of one of the city of Lynchburg’s most iconic Black neighborhoods.
Liberal arts studies major wins Hill Award
Luke Wyatt ’24, a liberal arts studies major with minors in archeology, classical studies, history, and philosophy, has been named the winner of the 2024 Robert L. Hill Distinguished Senior Award.
$7K challenge gift made for Dr. Patricia Aronson Scholarship, Aronson to be named honorary alumna at annual Alumni Awards and Westover Society Dinner
An anonymous alumna and her husband have made a $7,000 challenge gift to encourage others to give to the Dr. Patricia Aronson Scholarship during the University of Lynchburg’s annual GiveDay event on Thursday, April 18. If the fund receives 15 donors on GiveDay, the full $7,000 will be unlocked.
University hosts inaugural ‘Founders Week’
The University of Lynchburg will host its inaugural Founders Week celebration, beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, April 16. The schedule, which runs through Sunday, April 21, is chockablock with events aimed at students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the University.
New fund will enable Afghan students to experience a life-changing Lynchburg education
A new fund launched in advance of GiveDay, on Thursday, April 18, will enable students from Afghanistan to experience a life-changing University of Lynchburg education.
University president, SGA officers witness bill-signing ceremony, show support for private higher education
University of Lynchburg President Dr. Alison Morrison-Shetlar and cabinet members of the Student Government Association showed their support for private higher education on Wednesday, April 10, at a bill-signing ceremony with Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
Lynchburg students share history of Quaker meeting house in conjunction with April 24 lecture
University of Lynchburg students will be on hand to answer questions about the South River Meeting House, a place of worship for Lynchburg’s early Quaker community, before and after a University co-sponsored lecture on Wednesday, April 24.
