Alexis Eckert ’25, a Westover Honors Fellow from Alton, New Hampshire, has been named the University of Lynchburg’s 2024-25 Richard Clarke Sommerville Scholar. The award, the University’s highest academic honor, was presented on Thursday, Nov. 14, in Drysdale Student Center’s West Room.
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Hornet to Hornet reimagined for 2024 Homecoming
For this year’s Homecoming Weekend, held Oct. 17–20, the University of Lynchburg reimagined Hornet to Hornet, or H2H, transforming it into a daylong professional conference. The free event began at noon on Friday, Oct. 18, with lunch and a keynote address by Carter Elliott IV ’19. Elliott, who majored in history and political science at Lynchburg, said prior to the event that “coming home” to Lynchburg “is something I’m always eager to do.”
University of Lynchburg hosts Lynchburg City Council candidates panel discussion on Oct. 17
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.
In advance of Election Day, political science professor making the rounds in the media
Dr. David Richards first became interested in American politics in 1979, when George H.W. Bush was running for president. “My mom dragged me to hear George Bush, the first, campaigning somewhere — probably in Lynchburg or maybe Richmond,” Richards said.
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 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.
Faculty awards honor top scholars and mentors across disciplines
Provost Dr. Allison Jablonski recognized the recipients of this year’s faculty awards at Friday’s Academic Awards Ceremony, which also featured the presentation of student academic awards.
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.
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.
