

Being Relatable By Getting Personal: University of Lynchburg's Thornton Reading
University of Lynchburg, March 16th, 2026 By Lorraine Upton Wilkinson talking to the audience about her childhood. Photo by Lorraine Upton. Lynchburg, VA - Crystal Wilkinson , a former Kentucky Poet Laureate and award-winning writer, spoke at the University of Lynchburg ’s Thornton Reading event held open to all students, faculty, and the public Wednesday night. A group from the Summit listening to Wilkinson’s talk. Photo by Lorraine Upton. The Thornton Reading, created
Mar 162 min read


New Leadership and Engagement at University of Lynchburg's Claytor Nature Center
University of Lynchburg, March 9th, 2026 By Lorraine Upton Bedford, VA - University of Lynchburg’s new director of the Claytor Nature Center , Lindsay Tomlinson , has been working to increase the amount of engagement for such a “hidden gem”. The Claytor Nature Center is 491-acres of donated land meant for the University to use for environmental education and research located in Bedford County. Mountain View from the Cloverleaf Farmhouse. Photo by Lorraine Upton. Tomlinso
Mar 82 min read


University of Lynchburg Commencement May Be Back On the Dell?
University of Lynchburg, May 5, 2025 By Lorraine Upton Commencement 2014 on the Dell of University’s Marshall holding the mace. Photo...
May 4, 20253 min read


HornetCare is Implementing a Student Health and Wellness Fee in Fall 2025
Lynchburg, VA - All undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a residential program at the University of Lynchburg starting in Fall...
Apr 25, 20252 min read


Dino Dig Summer Study Abroad
The Dino Dig study abroad led by Dr. Brooke Haiar is a grant funded program to Greybull, Wyoming to dig for dinosaur bones.
Apr 9, 20252 min read


Below the Rim of the Grand Canyon
University of Lynchburg’s Outdoor Leadership Program took eight students on a week-long spring break expedition to the Grand Canyon,...
Mar 19, 20252 min read


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