University of Lynchburg History
Founded: 1903 by Dr. Josephus and Sarah Hopwood
Original Building: Westover Hall (West Lynchburg Inn)
Prior Institution Names: Virginia Christian College (1903-19),
Lynchburg College (1919-2018)
School Colors: Red and Gray
Mascot: Hornet, named Dell in 2017
University of Lynchburg Hymn (Alma Mater)
Hail, Alma Mater, Lynchburg to thee!
Strong are the principles which founded thee.
They are the beacon, guiding us free,
Light that can never fail us, Hail, Hail to thee.
Words and music by Paul E. Waters ’48
University of Lynchburg Fight Song
I’m a Hornet born,
I’m a Hornet bred,
And when I die, I’ll be a Hornet dead.
Rah, rah, O Hornet, Hornet;
Rah, rah, O Hornet, Hornet;
Rah, rah, O Hornet, rah, rah, rah.
Crimson and gray will wave on high,
We’ll win this game today or die.
Rah, rah, O Hornet, Hornet;
Rah, rah, O Hornet, Hornet;
Rah, rah, O Hornet, rah, rah, rah.
