A University of Lynchburg senior is getting real-world experience by working on the marketing team at Bank of the James, a Lynchburg, Virginia-based bank with branches across Central and Southwest Virginia.
Westover Honors Fellow named Sommerville Scholar
Alexis Eckert ’25, a Westover Honors Fellow from Alton, New Hampshire, has been named the University of Lynchburg’s 2024-25 Richard Clarke Sommerville Scholar. The award, the University’s highest academic honor, was presented on Thursday, Nov. 14, in Drysdale Student Center’s West Room.
Dell Thrift and Pantry reopens in Drysdale Student Center
Dell Thrift and Pantry, a student-run initiative previously located in Hundley Hall, has reopened in Drysdale Student Center. The thrift store and food pantry, open to all University students, faculty, and staff, and is now operating in rooms 127 and 132, on the first floor of Drysdale.
Price Jett joins University of Lynchburg as VP of finance and operations
The University of Lynchburg proudly announces the appointment of Price Jett as its new vice president for finance and operations and chief financial officer. Jett, an experienced and visionary financial leader, brings a wealth of expertise, having managed over $1.1 billion assets during his tenure as chief financial officer at the International Mission Board (IMB).
Wind Symphony and Orchestra holiday concert is Dec. 5-6
The University of Lynchburg’s Wind Symphony and Orchestra, directed by Dr. Oeida Hatcher, will present its annual holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, December 5 and 6, in Schewel Hall’s Sydnor Performance Hall. Tickets are free and available now.
University dedicates E. Stewart Coleman Gallery, Crank Plaza
The University of Lynchburg dedicated two new spaces on Thursday evening, Oct. 24, the E. Stewart Coleman Gallery and the Crank Plaza. A ceremony marking the occasion was held on the new plaza, which is located in front of Daura Museum of Art.
Argentine students tour D.C. embassy, have Q&A with staff
A group of Argentine University of Lynchburg students, accompanied by Aaron Basko, Lynchburg’s vice president for enrollment, marketing, and communications, visited the Embassy of the Argentine Republic in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, Oct. 10.
Curtain Call to give ‘hometown crowd’ preview of upcoming NYC show on Nov. 15
Curtain Call, the University of Lynchburg’s musical theater ensemble, will perform a cabaret-style show at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, in the Robert C. Hailey Theatre at Dillard Fine Arts Center. The public is invited. Tickets are $10. The concert, Curtain Up Writers Workshop New York Cabaret, is a dress rehearsal and fundraiser for an upcoming performance at 54 Below, one of New York City’s premiere cabaret clubs, on Wednesday, Jan. 8.
Area high school students exhibit art at Dillard Fine Arts Center
The 2024 High School Invitational Exhibition, featuring artwork by area high school students, is currently on display in the Lobby Gallery at Dillard Fine Arts Center. Schools represented include Altavista Combined School, New Covenant School, and Amherst County, Campbell County, E.C. Glass, Heritage, Jefferson Forest, Liberty, and Nelson County high schools.
Hornet to Hornet reimagined for 2024 Homecoming
For this year’s Homecoming Weekend, held Oct. 17–20, the University of Lynchburg reimagined Hornet to Hornet, or H2H, transforming it into a daylong professional conference. The free event began at noon on Friday, Oct. 18, with lunch and a keynote address by Carter Elliott IV ’19. Elliott, who majored in history and political science at Lynchburg, said prior to the event that “coming home” to Lynchburg “is something I’m always eager to do.”
