Sam Graham’s tenure at the University of Lynchburg exemplifies a balanced pursuit of academic excellence and athletic commitment. During his collegiate years, the Lewisville, North Carolina, native and member of Lynchburg’s Class of 2024 has navigated a diverse array of academic and extracurricular avenues.
College of Business
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.
Gifford Lecture on March 26 features Theranos whistleblower Tyler Shultz
Award-winning TEDx speaker and Theranos whistleblower Tyler Shultz will speak at the University of Lynchburg at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, in Hall Campus Center’s Memorial Ballroom.
U.S. News names Lynchburg’s MBA among nation’s best online programs
The University of Lynchburg’s Master of Business Administration was ranked among the best online master’s programs in the country for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report.
Lynchburg celebrates success at 2024 VFIC Ethics Bowl
For the first time since 2008, the University of Lynchburg reached the final at the VFIC Ethics Bowl, the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges’ annual event. The 2024 tournament was held on the campus of Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia, on Jan. 28-29.
Registration opens for Summer Scholars 2024 at University of Lynchburg
The University of Lynchburg’s 2024 Summer Scholars Institute will take place on campus from June 16-21. The weeklong, hands-on college prep course offers four exciting tracks for rising ninth-through-12th graders interested in the health sciences, security studies, cultural history and archaeology, or entrepreneurship.
Westover Honors Fellow investigates law enforcement careers through Virginia State Police internship
Elora Burchette ’26 has long been interested in forensic accounting and white-collar crime investigations. Her favorite television show is “American Greed,” a long-running documentary that shows “the dark side of the American Dream,” with true-to-life stories about credit card scams, Ponzi schemes, and other white-collar crimes. Along the way, she became even more interested in preventing white-collar crime.
University of Lynchburg to offer new Outdoor Leadership Certification Program
The University of Lynchburg, through its Outdoor Leadership Programs, will soon offer an Outdoor Leadership Certification program. The program, which is independent of the University’s academic programs, is made up of eight courses and is intended to prepare students for a career in the outdoor industry.
Social Media Marketing students partner with Claytor Nature Center
Dr. Tim Schauer’s favorite thing about teaching Social Media Marketing is that it brings students together — while changing their views on a shared interest.
Lynchburg has one of the Best Online MBA Programs, says U.S. News & World Report
The University of Lynchburg’s Master of Business Administration was ranked among the best online master’s programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The 2023 list places Lynchburg’s MBA 215th.
