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.
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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.
2023 graduates urged to ‘lean into fear’ in pursuit of their dreams
Commencement exercises for the University of Lynchburg’s undergraduate Class of 2023 were held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 18, on Shellenberger Field. All told, 394 undergraduates — 203 Bachelor of Arts and 191 Bachelor of Science — received their diplomas.
Grants awarded for initiatives across campus
Over the past few months, the University of Lynchburg has received several grants that will fund initiatives across campus.
Lynchburg receives $7.7 million in gifts during FY22
It was a stellar year for giving at the University of Lynchburg, with gifts to the University totaling $7.7 million dollars over the course of Fiscal Year 2022.
Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church to sign partnership agreement with University, Lynchburg Museum System at John Lynch Birthday Block Party on Aug. 27
A block party celebrating city founder John Lynch’s birthday will be held Saturday, Aug. 27, on the grounds of Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church in Lynchburg. During the event, the church also will sign a partnership agreement with the University of Lynchburg and the Lynchburg Museum System.
Students honored at 2022 Academic Awards Ceremony
A number of students were recognized at the 2022 Academic Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 22, in Turner Gymnasium.
