The University of Lynchburg’s Center for Career Engagement Opportunities, or CEO, and the political science department will host a panel discussion with Lynchburg City Council candidates from 7–9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17.
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Senior looks to Scotland for graduate school
Mahlia Parsons’ academic journey has been shaped by a diverse range of experiences. As a member of Lynchburg’s Class of 2024, majoring in international relations and Africana studies, with a minor in political science, the Fairfax, Vermont, native has been fortunate to explore various academic and extracurricular pursuits.
Lynchburg’s Model UN team represents Sierra Leone
The University of Lynchburg’s Model UN delegation, representing Sierra Leone, has won an honorable mention for its efforts.
Lynchburg student’s work in South Sudan on Voice of America-Africa
In January, Westover Honors Fellow and Bonner Leader Kyle Thaller ’25 chatted with Voice of America-Africa about his humanitarian and policy work in South Sudan, and what inspired him to get involved.
Brazilian student and Westover Honors Fellow asks ‘Why not?’ and hits the ground running at Lynchburg
Fernanda Angel Evangelista ’27 isn’t wasting any time. The Westover Honors Fellow, who hails from Brazil, already has a long list of extracurriculars beneath her University of Lynchburg email signature.
Lynchburg student named among 2023 Newman Civic Fellows
Westover Honors Fellow Kyle Thaller ’25 has been named to the 2023 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows by Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities. Thaller is one of 154 student civic leaders chosen from 38 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico.
Lynchburg’s Model UN team named ‘Distinguished Delegation’ at national simulation
The University of Lynchburg’s Model UN delegation, representing the Republic of Ireland, has once again won the Distinguished Delegation Award.
Political science major joins Clinton Foundation student program
Westover Honors Fellow and former U.S. Senate Page Kyle Thaller ’25, a political science major and international relations minor, has been invited to attend the Clinton Global Initiative University Annual Meeting at Vanderbilt University in Nashville from March 3-5.
Lynchburg history majors shine at Phi Alpha Theta conference
University of Lynchburg students took home two of the six available Phi Alpha Theta Regional Paper Prize Awards at the history honor society’s 2022 Virginia Regional Conference. The conference was held Saturday, March 26, at Chowan University in Murfreesboro, North Carolina. More than 30 competitors from universities across Virginia participated.
Study abroad to resume as registration opens for summer school classes at Lynchburg
Registration for Summer School 2022 is now open to students from the University of Lynchburg and other colleges. Sessions begin May 23 and end July 22. The biggest news: Study abroad is back.
