In the Langhorne Research Room, on the second floor of the Historic Sandusky visitor center, Michaela “Mac” White ’25 is getting a head start on what she hopes will be a career spent working in historical archives.
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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.
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.”
Retired history professor talks about ‘Yankees in the Hill City’ at Historic Sandusky on Oct. 3
Dr. Clifton Potter ’62, a history professor who retired from Lynchburg in 2019 after 54 years of teaching, will give a presentation about his latest book at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, at Historic Sandusky. The event is free and the public is invited.
Army veteran, Access student plans to turn love of history into career he loves
Mike Muñoz ’24 has the U.S. Army to thank for his love of history. Over his 22-year military career, the Access or nontraditional student was stationed in New York, Kentucky, Virginia, California, Kansas, Washington state, Texas, Missouri, South Carolina, and Japan. He did four combat tours — three in Iraq and one in Afghanistan.
University collaborates with Pierce Street Gateway to premiere ‘Pierce Street Portraits’ documentary on April 27
The University of Lynchburg has collaborated with local nonprofit Pierce Street Gateway to present “Pierce Street Portraits,” a documentary that celebrates the rich history and vibrant community of one of the city of Lynchburg’s most iconic Black neighborhoods.
Liberal arts studies major wins Hill Award
Luke Wyatt ’24, a liberal arts studies major with minors in archeology, classical studies, history, and philosophy, has been named the winner of the 2024 Robert L. Hill Distinguished Senior Award.
Lynchburg students share history of Quaker meeting house in conjunction with April 24 lecture
University of Lynchburg students will be on hand to answer questions about the South River Meeting House, a place of worship for Lynchburg’s early Quaker community, before and after a University co-sponsored lecture on Wednesday, April 24.
‘Ugly Freedoms in American Politics’ subject of Ida Wise East lecture on Feb. 29
The University of Lynchburg’s Ida Wise East Memorial Lecture series presents Dr. Elizabeth Anker on Thursday, Feb. 29. Anker’s lecture, “Ugly Freedoms in American Politics,” will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Hall Campus Center’s Memorial Ballroom.
Registration opens for Summer Scholars 2024 at University of Lynchburg
The University of Lynchburg’s 2024 Summer Scholars Institute will take place on campus from June 16-21. The weeklong, hands-on college prep course offers four exciting tracks for rising ninth-through-12th graders interested in the health sciences, security studies, cultural history and archaeology, or entrepreneurship.
