Campus
History

Founded in 1903, the University of Lynchburg’s campus history is proof that great things start small—just like acorns before they become mighty oaks, or freshmen before they figure out where their classes are.

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April 18, 1903

April 18, 1903 The Hopwood Years The University of Lynchburg was founded as Virginia Christian College in 1903 by Dr ...

1909

1909 Building and Expansion The University of Lynchburg was founded as Virginia Christian College in 1903 by Dr. Josephus Hopwood, ...

1919

1919 A New Name The University of Lynchburg was founded as Virginia Christian College in 1903 by Dr. Josephus Hopwood, ...

1998

1998 The Claytor Nature Center The University of Lynchburg was founded as Virginia Christian College in 1903 by Dr. Josephus ...

2014

2014 Soccer Champions The University of Lynchburg was founded as Virginia Christian College in 1903 by Dr. Josephus Hopwood, a ...

A faculty member and a student ascend a staircase together, engaging in a friendly conversation inside a bright and modern academic building.

Today

Today Excellence Continues The University of Lynchburg was founded as Virginia Christian College in 1903 by Dr. Josephus Hopwood, a ...

Campus History