Who is rising in “The Rise of Skywalker”? Who is the most pivotal character in the Star Wars saga? Three Lynchburg Star Wars fans sat down with A Smarter U to talk about the new Star Wars movie, the expansion of the Star Wars universe with “The Mandalorian,” and more.
College Lake through the years
The University of Lynchburg and the City of Lynchburg announced today that plans to remove College Lake dam are moving forward. The engineering firm AECOM has begun a study to […]
A Lynchburg holiday video to make you smile ― and dance
Here’s a little holiday cheer from Curtain Call, the University of Lynchburg’s musical theatre ensemble. The group collaborated with videographer Tim Russon to create this video to wish the entire […]
The human history of the Holocaust
Halina Peabody was a young girl when World War II and the German occupation of Poland turned her life upside down. Her father was imprisoned. She and her mother had to hide their Jewish identity and rely on inner strength, courage, and the compassion of others to survive. She joined host Hannah Belayachi and history professor Dr. Brian Crim to share the human side of what history students learn about the podcast.
Thank-a-Donor Day 2019
It’s Thank-a-Donor Day at the University of Lynchburg. We’re grateful to everyone who has helped us and our students by making a gift to the University of Lynchburg. Every gift […]
‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ at University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg graduate Katie Gardner ’08 returns to direct “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.” The show runs Thursday, December 12, through Saturday, December 14, at 7 p.m. in the Dillard Fine Arts Center studio theatre.
Interview with Dr. Alison Morrison-Shetlar
Dr. Alison Morrison-Shetlar, the next president of the University of Lynchburg, is a scholar, mentor, and leader. In this video interview, she shares her perspective on leadership, higher education, the liberal arts, and athletics, as well as what drew her to Lynchburg.
Impeachable Character: Lessons from Andrew Johnson’s impeachment
A president stands accused of wrongdoing. A nation is divided on the president’s policies and fitness for office. A polarized media environment plays to each end of the political spectrum with little agreement on reality. Sound familiar?
University of Lynchburg names Alison Morrison-Shetlar as its next president
The University of Lynchburg has appointed Dr. Alison Morrison-Shetlar as its 11th president. Her term will begin in July 2020 after the retirement of Dr. Kenneth R. Garren, who has served Lynchburg as president since 2001.
New scholarships add up for future teachers
Abigael Lyons ’21 aced math early, so she didn’t need to take any math courses during her sophomore year. Instead, she tutored other students in calculus and algebra.
