Dr. Lindsay Michie recently gave a lecture at Virginia University of Lynchburg in which she tied the school’s history to a quest for independence in Africa. Her lecture, highlighted in […]
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Local news recognizes education graduate’s classroom efforts
After finishing University of Lynchburg’s special education teacher program last year, Eric Grossman ’15 received 26 job offers. Now he is teaching special education at a Lynchburg School. This week, […]
Local children showcase entrepreneurial acumen at Market Day
Nearly 200 children buzzed around Turner Gymnasium Thursday morning to advertise, sell, and buy products such as bunnies made from socks packed with rice, eco-friendly playdough, and piggy banks made from […]
News & Advance highlights LC’s active learning classrooms
The University of Lynchburg Teaching and Learning Center is in full gear, holding frequent workshops to help professors master new, research-backed, technology-powered teaching techniques. Dr. Virginia Cylke recently led a […]
LC hosts performance about race, privilege, and policing for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
University of Lynchburg will host Chad Goller-Sojourner for a performance of “Riding in Cars with Black People and Other Newly Dangerous Acts: A Memoir in Vanishing Whiteness” on January 18 […]
Wall Street Journal highlights leadership of LC president
Dr. Garren was at the forefront of an effort to educate Virginia’s congressional delegation about the negative impact that a federal college ratings system would have had on opportunities for students.
Commonwealth’s secretary advocates for restorative justice
Students and community members packed Hopwood Auditorium Wednesday night to learn about Virginia’s progress toward “restorative justice.” Virginia leaders hope to help more former inmates participate in society and build […]
Student entrepreneurs organize event to celebrate history and Halloween
“Haunted History” will be held Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Half-hour tours will be offered for a suggested donation of $2.
Environmental science professor explains rain’s impact on water quality
As the storms finally abated, Dr. Tom Shahady spent some time at a nearby reservoir to examine the impact that the rain had on water quality and then explained his findings to the media.
SOBE dean discusses wage gap on WSET
WSET, the Lynchburg affiliate of ABC, recently asked Dr. Joseph Turek to explain recent research about discrepancies in the wages earned by women and men. Read more about the interview at http://www.wset.com/story/30136772/report-women-earn-10k-less-than-men-per-year