Liberty University
Ex-Baylor AD Ian McCaw takes new job at Liberty
By RNS staff — November 28, 2016
(USA Today) Liberty president Jerry Falwell Jr. said of McCaw’s experience: 'You look at what Baylor was able to do during his tenure, it fits perfectly with where we see our sports programs going.'
Why Jerry Falwell Jr. says he turned down Trump’s Cabinet position
By Yonat Shimron — November 28, 2016
(RNS) Falwell told RNS the decision was due to concerns for the health of his family and the university he leads.
Trump says evangelicals will be key to his victory
By Kirkland An — October 27, 2016
(RNS) The interview, which aired on the Christian Broadcasting Network with host David Brody featured Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, for what he claimed was the ninth exclusive interview.
Jerry Falwell Jr. turns down Liberty student’s column criticizing Trump
By Adelle M. Banks — October 19, 2016
(RNS) A sports columnist said his anti-Trump commentary was rejected but university President Jerry Falwell Jr. said it was redundant.
Why these Liberty students aren’t supporting Trump — or Falwell’s endorsement
By Emily McFarlan Miller — October 13, 2016
(RNS) A group of students calling themselves 'Liberty United Against Trump' published a statement online saying they are disappointed in Falwell's endorsement of Trump and tired of being associated with the candidate.
Mike Pence defends Trump at Liberty University amid evangelical debate
By Emily McFarlan Miller — October 12, 2016
(RNS) A wave of repudiation from evangelical Christians has followed the release of a recording of Donald Trump making lewd remarks about women. But his running mate is standing firm.
After lewd tape release, Ralph Reed lays out evangelical case for Trump
By Emily McFarlan Miller — October 10, 2016
(RNS) Avoiding the 'mud and mire of politics is simply not an option for a follower of Christ,' said Ralph Reed, the Faith & Freedom Coalition founder and chairman.
Vince Vaughn, Mel Gibson headlined Liberty commencement: Here’s why it matters
By Jonathan Merritt — May 15, 2016
(RNS) Liberty's ceremony solidifies their place as a leader atop the conservative populism movement that's sweeping the nation.
Liberty University board member resigns over Trump endorsement
By Emily McFarlan Miller — May 5, 2016
(RNS) After criticizing Jerry Falwell Jr.'s endorsement of Trump, Mark DeMoss was asked by the school's executive committee to step aside from his post on that committee.
Gloves are off: Jerry Falwell Jr.’s wife fights off his critics (COMMENTARY)
By Jonathan Merritt — March 3, 2016
(RNS) Becki Fawell fires back at "self-righteous posts from LU alumni who are trying to rewrite history."
Evangelicals, it’s time for a gut check on Trump (COMMENTARY)
By Jacob Lupfer — January 28, 2016
(RNS) The Christian right faces a critical choice: It can be small and have integrity, or it can be “yuge” and disastrous.
‘I will protect Christians,’ Donald Trump tells Liberty University students
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — January 18, 2016
(RNS) Trump used his familiar attack lines on his rivals, quoting the Bible and promising to "Win! Win! Win!"
Trump to court evangelicals in talk at Liberty University
By David Gibson — January 5, 2016
(RNS) The appearance could provide the Republican presidential front-runner another chance to bolster his already strong showing with conservative Christians.
Falwell misses the mark with gun remarks (COMMENTARY)
By Shane Claiborne — December 8, 2015
(RNS) It’s hard to imagine Jesus enrolling for the concealed weapons class at Liberty University. And it is even harder imagining Jesus approving of the words of Falwell as he openly threatens Muslims.
Falwell’s gun remarks at Liberty U. are on target (COMMENTARY)
By Daniel Howell — December 7, 2015
LYNCHBURG, Va. (RNS) Unbelievers and others lacking knowledge about the true character of God sometimes refer to Christ’s moniker as the Prince of Peace to conclude that Christianity must be a wimpy, defenseless teaching.
