506 master’s and doctoral degrees were conferred during the 2024 University of Lynchburg Commencement ceremonies.
Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership Studies
Alumna, Westover Honors Fellow among first post-COVID-19 Peace Corps volunteers to return to overseas service
When Bea Kelly-Russo ’21, ’22 MA left for Ecuador in May for a two-year tour with the Peace Corps, she made sure to pack her skateboard.
Passion into purpose: Lynchburg celebrates 2023 DMSc, DPT, master’s candidates
Sunny skies and a fresh breeze greeted families on Friday as the University of Lynchburg celebrated 430 master’s and doctoral candidates.
Local cycling nonprofit led by Lynchburg prof connects elderly with nature
Whatever the weather, the hustle and bustle around the downtown Lynchburg LOVE sign is always lively and warm. It’s a scene that Dr. Jimmy Roux fits into pretty naturally, chatting with passers-by at a table set up for Cycling Without Age. The nonprofit provides free rides for older people or those who have issues riding a bike on their own.
Comm studies prof named among Lynchburg Business magazine’s ‘Top 20 Under 40’
The latest issue of Lynchburg Business magazine features Dr. Ghislaine Lewis, associate professor of communication studies. Lewis is named among the magazine’s “Top 20 Under 40,” an annual list that celebrates “young professionals who are rising stars in their industries and active community volunteers,” according to the magazine.
Two new graduate certificates at Lynchburg cover nonprofit marketing, fundraising, and management
Starting this fall, the University will offer two graduate certificates for professionals interested in advancing their careers.
‘Suit Yourself’ helps University of Lynchburg students put their best foot forward
Students at the University of Lynchburg have a new resource that will help them be better prepared for job and graduate school interviews. It’s “Suit Yourself,” a clothes closet on the third floor of Schewel Hall, where students can “shop” for interview attire at no cost to them.
New president shares passion for service with students at Aug. 1 event
When Dr. Alison Morrison-Shetlar arrived at the University of Lynchburg earlier this month as president-elect, she brought with her a passion for servant leadership and ideas about how she’d share this passion with her new campus community.
Lynchburg’s new director of annual giving is familiar face
When Erika Mork started her position as the University of Lynchburg’s director of annual giving last fall, she wasn’t exactly a newbie.
Lynchburg faculty teach leaders in Kazakhstan
Two University of Lynchburg faculty members recently completed tours of Kazakhstan, where they provided training for educators, nonprofit leaders, and health care workers. The U.S. Department of State sent Erika […]