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Higher Education in Lynchburg, Virginia : Lynchburg College

There are several colleges and a university in the Lynchburg, Virginia area. Lynchburg College is a private, liberal arts college, founded in 1903 by Dr. Josephus Hopwood. It is still related to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ. The college is set on a beautiful 241 acres campus off of Lakeside Drive in Lynchburg, Virginia. With 2400 undergraduate and graduate students, there are 159 staff members under the leadership of its president, Kenneth R. Garren.

Lynchburg College

  • The Lynchburg College hymn was written by alumnus Paul E. Waters. Its melody was borrowed from JS Bach's "O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden" Op. 135a, No. 21.
  • The mascot for Lynchburg College: Hornets
  • Nickname: LC
  • Colors: Crimson & Gray

campus map, Lynchburg College MAPS & TOURS

For more information on Lynchburg College, upcoming events or Admissions, contact:

Lynchburg College, 1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501, (434) 544-8100

For more information on other local colleges and universities:

Posted by

Debbie Malone, Realtor(R) RE/MAX 1st Olympic 20395 Timberlake Rd Lynchburg, VA 24502

malone1981@aol.com (434) 546-0369

Posted Sunday Mar 30
( 03/30/08 04:11PM ) — Danny Thornton

Debbie, it is a gret thing to be in your position and know things like this in your area. Keep it up.

( 03/30/08 05:13PM ) — Debbie Malone, Realtor (R), Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake, VA

Thanks Danny, we have several established colleges with really beautiful campuses. Thanks for commenting.

( 04/02/08 05:58PM ) — Dale Baker, Home Inspector- in NH & VT

Howdy Debbie

What very fine info you have gave about

Lynchburg College, for folk's to read.

And puting a link to it, and the other College's.

Where folk's can get even more info about them.

Have a good one Dale

 

( 04/02/08 06:04PM ) — Debbie Malone, Realtor (R), Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake, VA

Thanks Dale, we do have some fine schools in our area and they are an asset to the local community.

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