Dr. Laura Henry-Stone, associate professor and chair of environmental sciences and sustainability, will talk about College Lake and its 90-year history during a lecture at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, in Schewel Hall’s Sydnor Performance Hall.
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Two books in less than a year: Kelly Ann Jacobson is on a roll
It’s been quite the year for Dr. Kelly Ann Jacobson. After publishing the queer young adult novel “Robin and her Misfits” in April, the University of Lynchburg English professor is already collecting praise for her literary sci-fi novel “Weaver,” which dropped on Oct. 17.
Lynchburg professor named to Virginia governor’s advisory board
On Friday, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced additional appointments to his administration and boards. One of them is Dr. Owen Cardwell, who serves as the Rosel Schewel Distinguished Chair of Education and Human Development at the University of Lynchburg.
Why the MCU just … works
Communication studies professor Dr. Mike Robinson has been a fan of comic books and super heroes for a long time, and seeing his favorite character on the big screen is a dream come true for him.
Student’s love for baseball leads to internship, career goals
Shea Alheit ’21, ’23 MSAT has always loved baseball. “When I was playing Little League, I refused to switch from baseball to softball,” the second-year Master of Science in Athletic Training student from Chesapeake, Virginia, said. “I used to dream I would be the first girl in Major League Baseball.”
Why are apocalyptic movies so popular?
“The Matrix,” “Zombieland,” “WALL-E,” and “Snowpiercer” are all examples of apocalypse movies. We love to explore the apocalyptic worlds, but why? Dr. Amy Merrill Willis, associate professor of religious studies and chair of the department, explores why apocalyptic movies are so popular.
Lynchburg announces University Research Center director
The University of Lynchburg has announced that exercise physiology professor Dr. Jeffrey Herrick will lead its newly founded University Research Center. The center is part of the University’s Lynchburg Tomorrow initiative.
Westover Fellow turns interest in marketing into ‘Outstanding Student Scholarship’ award
Taylor Morgan ’24 recently placed second in the Sherwin-Williams Outstanding Student Scholarship Award competition. The program, administered by the Council for Retail Sales at DeSales University, challenged college and university students to create an executive summary and video presentation about “the future of the retailing industry.”
A ‘hidden treasure’: University mourns death of beloved criminology instructor
The University of Lynchburg was sad to learn of the death of Criminology Instructor Keith Smith, who passed away on Feb. 1 after a short illness.
Registration underway for virtual Westover Alumni Weekend, March 19-20
The University of Lynchburg’s first all-virtual Westover Alumni Weekend will be held Friday and Saturday, March 19-20. All alumni are invited to attend and registration is currently underway.
