Dr. John Eric Goff admits that his knowledge of physics doesn’t make him the next Bruce Lee. But it does make him a master of the physical forces at work in martial arts. The University of Lynchburg professor’s new book, “The Physics of Krav Maga,” grapples with how the fighting system takes advantage of center of gravity, leverage, reaction times, and other principles he teaches in the classroom.
Students search for lost Sandusky smokehouse
University of Lynchburg students started a new archaeological dig at Historic Sandusky Saturday. The students worked along with archaeologists from Hurt & Proffitt, an engineering firm with a lab at Sandusky, and history professors. With the new dig, they are looking for the lost smokehouse that once served the historic home but was demolished long ago.
University of Lynchburg will host “Women and Democracy” events honoring Rosel Schewel
The University of Lynchburg and Virginia Humanities will hold events next year honoring Rosel Schewel ’71, ’83 EdS and celebrating the 100-year anniversary of women’s suffrage in the United States.
What to do about ‘fake news’?
“Fake news” has been in the news and political rhetoric for a while, but it has been a major point of discussion in recent years. This episode of “A Smarter U” brings together a journalism professor, Dr. Ghislaine Lewis, and a philosophy professor, Dr. Devon Brickhouse-Bryson, to talk about the phenomenon and how news makers and news consumers can examine their beliefs and make sure they’re getting an accurate picture of what’s happening in the world.
‘Shark Tank’ star Daymond John will give public talk at University of Lynchburg
Daymond John, a renowned entrepreneur and star of “Shark Tank,” will share his perspective on life and business in a talk at the University of Lynchburg at 7 p.m. Thursday, November 21, in Turner Gymnasium.
Lynchburg grad wins national wheelchair lacrosse championship
Lynchburg men’s lacrosse coach Steve Koudelka has a special T-shirt hanging on the back of his office door. “GET TOUGH” it reads in large letters. In the center is a […]
University of Lynchburg dedicates new residence hall with historic name
The University of Lynchburg dedicated its new residence hall Friday and gave it a provisional name with an important tie to the institution’s history. Nathaniel Marshall ’83, chair of the […]
“She Said/He Said/They Said”: Bestselling author will talk male-female communication at Lynchburg
Dr. Deborah Tannen, a bestselling author and Georgetown University professor, will deliver the 2019 Turner Lecture in the Humanities on Wednesday, November 20, at 6 p.m. in the Memorial Ballroom, […]
Holocaust survivor Halina Peabody to speak at University of Lynchburg Nov. 13
Holocaust survivor Halina Peabody will speak at the University of Lynchburg at 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, in Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center. The lecture is free and open to […]
History lecture will address the first U.S. presidential impeachment
Dr. Adam Dean, a University of Lynchburg history professor, will give a lecture about Andrew Johnson — the 17th president of the United States and the first to face impeachment […]
