Samah Rash came to Lynchburg to explore her passions for science and the arts. Now, the Iranian-American alum is working with youth from Central Asia and the Middle East.
Undergraduate Programs
Niraly Patel ’22
When Niraly Patel ’22 first arrived at the University of Lynchburg, she didn’t know what to major in, but after a few accounting classes, she knew that’s what she wanted to make a career in.
Mei White ’26
Having transferred to Lynchburg, Mei White ’26 found herself on a supportive and enthusiastic swim team that’s rooted her on as she’s broken records and trained for the Parapan American Games and the Paralympics.
Vedant Patel ’21
Vedant Patel ’21 started out at Lynchburg as a criminology major, but learning about federal law enforcement and global problem-solving from an influential professor put him on track to be the University’s first intelligence studies major.
Kimberly Mendez Lemús ’20
Stepping outside her comfort zone in Model European Union simulations helped Kimberly Mendez Lemús ’20 find and assert her own voice as a double major in international relations and Spanish.
Kyle Thaller ’25
Between his political science studies, international relations studies, and service learning as a Bonner Leader at Lynchburg, Kyle Thaller ’25 said he’s broadened his perspective as a global changemaker and networker — especially as someone who’s founded two humanitarian organizations.
Victoria Hauck ’26
Studying for her art degree with an emphasis in art therapy, Victoria Hauck ’26 advises other nontraditional students to “jump right in.” Legally blind, she’s found support from Lynchburg’s staff and a space to develop and exhibit her own art.
Mandy Larsen ’19
Now a cardiac care nurse, Mandy Larsen ’19 said the lessons she learned at Lynchburg have been invaluable — from professional decorum rules all the way to researching termites with her professor.
Emily Horton ’18
To Emily Horton ’18, math is a creative subject. She followed her interests with a research internship, went on to get her master’s, and now works as a statistician for the federal government.
Michael Robinson, PhD
Dr. Mike Robinson teaches communications classes with plenty of punch! As an avid comic book and superhero fan, he applies his passion in courses about media, audiences, and culture.