Lynchburg Gives

05/22/2026

Thank you to Dr. Thomas Walker ’53, ’19 DHL and Barbara Jones Walker ’54 for leaving an estate gift to the University, allowing us to create The Barbara and Thomas Walker Family Scholarship Fund. Learn more below.

A new scholarship named for Dr. Thomas Walker ’53, ’19 DHL and Barbara Jones Walker ’54 will support first-generation college students from Southside Virginia.

05/14/2026

A new class of Hornets just crossed Shellenberger Field carrying everything Lynchburg gave them into whatever comes next. Each class builds on the legacy of those who came before. By creating or updating your will , you can help ensure that future Hornets continue to learn, grow, and thrive. With our partner FreeWill, you can complete your will in just 20 minutes, completely free of charge at https://bit.ly/4mL4VEb

05/12/2026

Thank you for helping us raise over $900,000 on GiveDays! Learn more below ⬇️

In what Shawn Wood, associate vice president of advancement, described as a “powerful collective effort,” 1,335 individuals made 1,470 gifts on GiveDays, crushing the 1,000-donor goal.

05/07/2026

UPDATE: Commencement Weather

Thursday's Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony will remain at Shellenberger Field but will begin at 11 a.m. (two hours later than originally scheduled).

Here's what you need to know:
☂️ Umbrellas are allowed on the field and in seats
🧥 Ponchos are available at the Information Tent on the field
📺 Prefer to stay dry? Watch the livestream at https://lynchburg.pulse.ly/htqffht4yg or on TV screens across campus

Graduates: check-in is still 10 a.m. at Turner Gym, seated by 10:30 a.m.

We'll see you out there, rain or shine!

05/06/2026

Each spring, we gather to celebrate the achievements of graduates as they step forward into their next chapter. As we celebrate the Class of 2026, we are also reminded of the community that makes these moments possible. Generations of Hornets have helped build a university grounded in opportunity, connection, and purpose.

With our partner FreeWill, you can plan for the future with your will in as little as 20 minutes at no cost. It is a simple way to care for your loved ones while putting thoughtful plans in place for the future. Create your will today at https://bit.ly/4mL4VEb

04/23/2026

04/22/2026

What an honor it was having Dr. Percy Wootton ’53, ’98 DSc and the family of Dr. Owen Cardwell Jr., on campus this past weekend. Thank you for all of your support over the years ❤️ Read more about the dedication here: https://shorturl.at/RRwG7

04/17/2026

Thank you, thank you, Hornet family ❤️

04/17/2026

Thank you, thank you, thank you! We are externally grateful for everyone that supported us over the last two days during GiveDays!

04/16/2026

04/16/2026

ONE MORE Board of Trustees Challenge! Help us reach 1,123 donors and they'll give $40,000! Give now at www.lynchburg.edu/givedays

Now that we have hit our initial goal of 1,000 donors, our Board of Trustees has added an extra incentive... If we hit 1,123 donors, they will donate another $40,000 🎉🎉🎉

Give now at www.lynchburg.edu/givedays