Liberty University

Liberty University will pay $14 million, the largest fine ever levied under the federal Clery Act

By Ben Finley — March 6, 2024
(AP) – The U.S. Department of Education said it identified numerous cases that resulted in the misclassification or underreporting of crimes.

Jerry Falwell’s legal battle with Liberty University — and his brother — escalates

By Bob Smietana and Jack Jenkins — September 20, 2023
(RNS) — In an amended complaint filed in federal court last week, Falwell Jr. alleged several board members diverted university funds to private causes and overlooked sexual misconduct by former leaders.

Beware the Black Robed Regiment cosplay

By Karen Swallow Prior — August 15, 2023
(RNS) — Dressing in the garb of Revolutionary clergy in the 21st century reflects neither biblical wisdom nor sound theology.

Falwell Jr. sues Liberty University, alleging trademark infringement

By Jack Jenkins — July 31, 2023
(RNS) — In a statement, a Liberty University spokesperson insisted the school 'is confident it will ultimately prevail in this case.'

Can evangelicalism survive its white, straight, conservative victory?

By Jonathan Merritt — May 2, 2023
(RNS) — A new history of evangelicalism recounts the damage of the movement’s repeated purges.

How ‘The Chosen’ star Jonathan Roumie became a poster child for Christian causes

By Kathryn Post and Jack Jenkins — March 3, 2023
(RNS) — 'I'm not the real Jesus. Let's just get that out of the way,' Roumie said in January at the March for Life.

‘Woke Wars’ infiltrate Christian colleges, prof under fire for racial justice unit

By Kathryn Post — February 24, 2023
(RNS) — What happens when racial justice education is flagged as indoctrination?

We got here because too many good people put their head in the sand

By Karen Swallow Prior — November 7, 2022
(RNS) — Negligence is not only a vice — sometimes it’s a crime.

New Hulu documentary recaps rise of Moral Majority and downfall of Jerry Falwell Jr.

By Emily McFarlan Miller — November 3, 2022
(RNS) — ‘God Forbid,’ which clocks in at nearly two hours and carries a TV-MA rating, released this week on streaming platform Hulu.

How America’s conservative youth movement grew a powerhouse on the cult of rage

By Yonat Shimron — October 31, 2022
(RNS) — In a new book, Kyle Spencer documents the rise of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk and talk show host Candace Owens and their growing influence on conservative youth culture.

Are the culture wars changing how Christian students choose colleges?

By Kathryn Post — October 7, 2022
(RNS) — 'You see it’s a Christian college, and then immediately ask, what kind of Christian college is it?' said one student.

Women settle suit alleging Liberty mishandled assault cases

By Sarah Rankin — May 12, 2022
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A notice of dismissal filed Wednesday by the plaintiffs' attorney said the case had been settled but provided no details about the terms.

Rachael Denhollander, Liberty students to hold rally calling for abuse investigation

By Bob Smietana — November 3, 2021
(RNS) — A school official said that the general public is not allowed to protest on campus.

Truth, justice and the torturing of tolerance

By Karen Swallow Prior — November 3, 2021
(RNS) — Too many in the church have tolerated too much for too long.

Lawsuit accuses Liberty University of ‘enabling on-campus rapes’

By Emily McFarlan Miller — July 20, 2021
(RNS) — The suit, brought by 12 anonymous women, was filed Tuesday (July 20) in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
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