When emotions run high, it’s easy for misinformation to spread. It seems that some misinformation regarding yesterday’s announcement has been spreading.
President Morrison-Shetlar
University of Lynchburg takes bold steps to secure a bright future
After months of review and in-depth analysis, the University of Lynchburg announced a university-wide transformation today.
Board chairman of Centra Health to speak at University of Lynchburg Commencement exercises
Dr. Thomas W. Nygaard, chairman of Centra Health’s board of directors and a specialist in cardiovascular medicine, will be the keynote speaker for the University of Lynchburg’s 2024 undergraduate and master’s program Commencement exercises.
University president, SGA officers witness bill-signing ceremony, show support for private higher education
University of Lynchburg President Dr. Alison Morrison-Shetlar and cabinet members of the Student Government Association showed their support for private higher education on Wednesday, April 10, at a bill-signing ceremony with Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
LIFE@Lynchburg returns for Spring 2024; scholarships available
The University’s popular LIFE@Lynchburg program returns for the spring semester on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Held weekly, LIFE@Lynchburg features a variety of engaging speakers and topics for adults aged 50 years and older.
Dam removal set for January; memory project to preserve College Lake history
In just a few months, College Lake will be transformed into a thriving wetlands ecosystem — at least that’s the ultimate goal. First, the city of Lynchburg, in partnership with the University of Lynchburg, will begin draining the water and removing the high-hazard dam. That process is slated to start in early January 2024.
Lynchburg nursing major featured in WSLS 10’s ‘30 Days of Hope’
Emaleigh Smith ’27, a nursing major at the University of Lynchburg, is featured once again in WSLS 10’s November series, “30 Days of Hope.” In 2017, when the series launched, Smith was among the first foster kids highlighted by the local network. She was 12 at the time.
Garren Plaza dedicated at Homecoming and Parents and Family Weekend 2023
During Homecoming and Parents and Family Weekend on Saturday, Oct. 21, the University of Lynchburg dedicated the Dr. Kenneth R. Garren ’07 HAA, ’20 DEd Plaza at Westover Hall.
Baseball receives resolution from state representative Wendell Walker
The University of Lynchburg baseball team welcomed Del. Wendell Walker to Shellenberger Field Wednesday night as the state representative presented the Hornets with a copy of a resolution he offered during a special session at the state legislature.
Criminology professor encourages new students to ‘reach for the stars’
New students at the University of Lynchburg were officially welcomed to campus on Wednesday morning, Aug. 23, during the annual Convocation ceremony, which was held on the Dell in front of Hopwood Hall.