The University of Lynchburg raised more than $6.5 million in Fiscal Year 2024, according to the institution’s Office of Advancement. The total can be attributed to 2,935 donors. Of these, 2,363 were individuals and 703 were first-time donors to the University. Alumni accounted for 1,319 of the total donors.
Office of Advancement
‘Absolutely incredible’ GiveDay raises more than $270K
At 9:41 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, the University of Lynchburg’s GiveDay total sat at $219,677. Most of the challenges and matches — everything from the Afghanistan Student Education Fund to the tennis team — were on their way to being met.
New fund will enable Afghan students to experience a life-changing Lynchburg education
A new fund launched in advance of GiveDay, on Thursday, April 18, will enable students from Afghanistan to experience a life-changing University of Lynchburg education.
Special fund named for beloved English professor to send Westover Fellows abroad
A new fund named for Professor Emeritus Dr. Richard Burke may send two Westover Fellows abroad for the first time: graphic design major Isaiah Romsdahl ’24 and history major Jacob Jones ’25. Romsdahl is planning to join a spring break trip to Europe, while Jones hopes to travel to Mexico this summer.
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.
LIFE@Lynchburg returns for Spring 2024; scholarships available
The University’s popular LIFE@Lynchburg program returns for the spring semester on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Held weekly, LIFE@Lynchburg features a variety of engaging speakers and topics for adults aged 50 years and older.
Lynchburg nursing major featured in WSLS 10’s ‘30 Days of Hope’
Emaleigh Smith ’27, a nursing major at the University of Lynchburg, is featured once again in WSLS 10’s November series, “30 Days of Hope.” In 2017, when the series launched, Smith was among the first foster kids highlighted by the local network. She was 12 at the time.
Garren Plaza dedicated at Homecoming and Parents and Family Weekend 2023
During Homecoming and Parents and Family Weekend on Saturday, Oct. 21, the University of Lynchburg dedicated the Dr. Kenneth R. Garren ’07 HAA, ’20 DEd Plaza at Westover Hall.
Lynchburg raises $8.1 million in FY 2023
It was another outstanding year of giving at the University of Lynchburg, with contributions to the University totaling $8.1 million for Fiscal Year 2023. The numbers topped last year’s $7.7 million, continuing a strong upward trend spanning four years.
Generous gift boosts LIFE@Lynchburg fall season
The University’s popular lifelong learning program, LIFE@Lynchburg, is headed into its second year with lots of enthusiasm and a $60,000 gift from the Treadway Family Fund. Fall classes start Sept. 13 and take place every Wednesday from 10 a.m.-noon.
