Liberty University facts for kids
Liberty University is a large private university in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is known for being a christian university. Around 69,000 students attend Liberty University, making it one of the biggest universities in the United States. It was started in 1971 by a person named Jerry Falwell. Today, Jerry Falwell, Jr. is the chancellor, which is like the head of the university.
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Sports at Liberty University
The sports teams at Liberty University are called the Flames. They have 18 different sports teams that play against other universities. These teams are part of the Big South Conference, which is a group of colleges that compete in sports together.
Campus Life and Learning
Liberty University has many buildings and facilities for students to learn and live. The campus is located on a mountain, offering great views. Students can study many different subjects, from business to engineering and even aviation. The university also has a special place for students to practice winter sports like skiing and snowboarding, called Snowflex.
What Students Study
Students at Liberty University can choose from many different programs. They can study things like:
- Business
- Education
- Engineering
- Aeronautics (learning about airplanes and flying)
- Divinity (religious studies)
- And many more!
The university focuses on providing an education that includes Christian values.
Campus Buildings and Features
The campus has many important buildings:
- DeMoss Hall: This is the main academic building where many classes are held. It has a classic design.
- Freedom Tower: This tall building is part of the Rawlings School of Divinity. It's the tallest building in Lynchburg!
- LaHaye Student Union: A place where students can relax, eat, and hang out.
- Williams Stadium: This is where the Liberty Flames football team plays their games.
- Vines Center: A large arena used for sports events and special gatherings called "Convocation," where students listen to speakers.
Images for kids
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Jerry Falwell, who founded Liberty University.
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Jerry Falwell Jr., the current chancellor.
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Rawlings School of Divinity, with the tall Freedom Tower.
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The Snowflex synthetic ski slope, where students can ski and snowboard.
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A Cessna 172 airplane used by the School of Aeronautics.
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Liberty's DeMoss Hall, a main building on campus.
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The Liberty University initials on Candler Mountain.
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Students gathered for Convocation at the Vines Center.
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The LaHaye Student Union building.
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Williams Stadium, home of the Liberty Flames football team.
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Vic Mignogna, a voice actor.
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Shannon Bream, a news host.
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Samantha Ponder, a sportscaster.
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Adrian Smith, a U.S. Representative.
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Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council.
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Jackie Walorski, a U.S. Representative.
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Pete Kelly, a former state senator.
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Dondi E. Costin, president of Charleston Southern University.
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Kevin Grantham, a former state senator.
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See also
In Spanish: Universidad Liberty para niños
