Liberty University
Liberty University sued by former diversity officer, NFL player Kelvin Edwards
By Bob Smietana — July 5, 2021
(RNS) — The school said in a statement that President Jerry Prevo had determined that hiring Edwards was ‘among his predecessor’s mistakes.’
Liberty grad Nightbirde captures hearts, Golden Buzzer on ‘America’s Got Talent’
By Emily McFarlan Miller — June 11, 2021
(RNS) — What fans of the popular show may not realize is that Nightbirde's performance came from a place of deep faith.
Falwell: Liberty University lawsuit is excuse to shame him
By Associated Press — June 4, 2021
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Jerry Falwell Jr. claims the suit focuses on his wife's personal life while not addressing his "actions as the leader of Liberty."
Jerry Falwell Jr. cancels Liberty graduation party at family farm due to health concerns
By Emily McFarlan Miller — May 3, 2021
(RNS) — Falwell said canceling the party was 'a major disappointment to us since we wanted to celebrate the success of the graduating students and show them our appreciation.'
Falwell invites Liberty students to ‘real’ graduation party at his farm despite lawsuit
By Emily McFarlan Miller and Jack Jenkins — April 30, 2021
(RNS) — 'If you're not a senior but you're dating one, you can come, too,' said Jerry Falwell Jr., who resigned as president of Liberty University last year in the wake of multiple scandals.
Liberty University’s lawsuit against Falwell is an admission of guilt
By Marybeth Davis Baggett — April 26, 2021
(RNS) — The stronger they make their case about Falwell’s misbehavior, the more they incriminate themselves.
How will evangelical schools teach about the Capitol attack?
By Doug Pagitt — April 22, 2021
(RNS) — The conservative evangelical education system has become a pipeline of extremism.
Liberty University sues former President Jerry Falwell Jr. for $10 million, citing conspiracy, breach of contract
By Bob Smietana — April 16, 2021
(RNS) — Liberty University claims its former president failed to live up to the school's moral code.
Liberty University shake-ups continue as Falwell Jr.’s son leaves post as VP
By Emily McFarlan Miller and Jack Jenkins — April 14, 2021
(RNS) — Trey Falwell was a vice president of university operations at the evangelical Christian school.
Charlie Kirk out at Liberty University’s Falkirk Center
By Jack Jenkins — March 17, 2021
(RNS) — Kirk already has plans to start a new group known as Turning Point Faith.
Still Baptist. Still evangelical.
By Karen Swallow Prior — February 9, 2021
(RNS) — My childhood church has come to mind a lot lately, perhaps because these days in church life have so dismayed and disoriented me.
Liberty University sues governor over financial aid changes
By Sarah Rankin — January 11, 2021
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The suit accuses Gov. Ralph Northam's administration of wrongfully denying financial aid to some of the evangelical school's online students.
Student-led petition calls for Liberty University to close Falkirk Center, its political think tank
By Emily McFarlan Miller — December 30, 2020
(RNS) — The petition’s signers join a growing chorus of voices that have expressed concerns about Liberty’s association with the Falkirk Center.
2020, a good year for bad religion
By Jacob Lupfer — December 30, 2020
(RNS) — After a year that was a superspreader event for bad religion, American faith must become a public-spirited, prophetic force once again.
Jerry Falwell Jr. drops defamation lawsuit against Liberty University
By Jack Jenkins — December 10, 2020
(RNS) — Falwell said he was taking a ‘time out’ from his litigation against the school.
