The University of Lynchburg is among the Best Colleges in the country for 2024, according to U.S. News & World Report. Lynchburg came in at No. 345 overall among National Universities, No. 333 on the Top Performers on the Social Mobility list, and at No. 402 among Undergraduate Nursing Programs — a jump of 11 ranks.
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The Princeton Review names Lynchburg one of the best colleges for 2024; students praise faculty support
The University of Lynchburg has again been named one of the best colleges nationwide by The Princeton Review. Lynchburg is included on the website’s “The 389 Best Colleges” list, which features colleges and universities across the U.S.
University names Dr. Jeremy M. Welsh vice president of strategy
Dr. Jeremy M. Welsh has been named vice president of strategy, a newly established role at the University of Lynchburg, effective July 1. Welsh currently serves as associate provost and associate vice president of academic strategy, as well as dean of the College of Medical Science.
2023 Commencement speakers include fashion designer, former White House medical officer
The University of Lynchburg’s 2023 Commencement exercises will take place on Thursday, May 18, and Friday, May 19.
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.
University celebrates students at 2023 Academic Awards Ceremony
A number of students were recognized at the 2023 Academic Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 14, in Turner Gymnasium.
Students present research on AI, ticks, and concussions at 2023 Student Scholar Showcase
The University of Lynchburg’s 2023 Student Scholar Showcase, an annual day that celebrates student research, will take place throughout the day on Wednesday, April 5, in various locations on campus.
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.
Lynchburg professor tapped for national interfaith seminar
Associate Professor of Religious Studies Dr. Steve Dawson is one of 25 faculty members in the country selected to participate in the Teaching Interfaith Understanding seminar at DePaul University in Chicago from June 18-22.
Lynchburg celebrates MLK Week with play, conversation, annual Unity Walk
The University of Lynchburg will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with three big events the week after Martin Luther King Day, when classes resume. All events are free and open to the public.
