Mahlia Parsons’ academic journey has been shaped by a diverse range of experiences. As a member of Lynchburg’s Class of 2024, majoring in international relations and Africana studies, with a minor in political science, the Fairfax, Vermont, native has been fortunate to explore various academic and extracurricular pursuits.
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Athlete on the track to a future in sports broadcasting
Sam Graham’s tenure at the University of Lynchburg exemplifies a balanced pursuit of academic excellence and athletic commitment. During his collegiate years, the Lewisville, North Carolina, native and member of Lynchburg’s Class of 2024 has navigated a diverse array of academic and extracurricular avenues.
Lynchburg’s DMR makes history as national champions
Weeks before Chasen Hunt and the University of Lynchburg men’s distance medley relay team took the track for the NCAA 2024 Division III indoor track & field championships, Hunt’s teammates begged the question: Do you want to lead or chase on the final leg?
Lynchburg men’s distance medley relay team wins NCAA title
University of Lynchburg men’s indoor track and field student-athletes Frank Csorba, Jacob Hodnett, Sam Llaneza, and Chasen Hunt won the national championship in the distance medley relay on Friday evening.
Three years in a row: Men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams sweep ODAC championships
The University of Lynchburg men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams swept the Old Dominion Athletic Conference indoor championships for the third year in the row.
Swimming produces 16 All-ODAC winners after successful championships
The University of Lynchburg men’s and women’s swimming teams boasted a total of 16 student-athletes on the Old Dominion Athletic Conference’s 2024 all-conference teams announced Sunday.
Enza Steele Champions Walk to honor Lynchburg’s legendary field hockey and women’s lacrosse coach
Legendary Head Field Hockey and Women’s Lacrosse Coach Enza Steele is being honored in an exciting new project announced at the Lynchburg Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner on Friday, Oct. 20.
Lynchburg student competing in U21 field hockey world cup
University of Lynchburg midfielder Khanyisile Mzizi ’27 is representing her home country of Zimbabwe at the 2023 International Hockey Federation Junior World Cup, which began Tuesday, Nov. 29, in Santiago, Chile.
Lynchburg swimmer Mei White wins gold for Team USA in Chile
University of Lynchburg swimmer Madelyn White ’26 won gold in the women’s 100-meter breaststroke SB8 at the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago over the weekend.
Cross-country brings home record finishes from national championships
The University of Lynchburg’s cross-country teams raced to record finishes at the NCAA Cross Country Championships in Pennsylvania on Saturday. The women finished seventh out of 32 teams, while the men came in ninth — both unprecedented.
