The Liberty University Alumni Association is pleased to welcome the newest graduates to join the ranks of LU alumni. We congratulate the Class of 2010 on your hard work, determination and success!

Liberty University honored its largest-ever graduating class — 8,650 students — at 2010 Commencement on Saturday, May 15. After a week filled with rain, thunderstorms and high humidity, sunny skies greeted the graduates as an estimated 28,000 filled Arthur L. Williams Stadium, many of them in temporary seating due to ongoing construction.

“Today marks the end of another wonderful year of great blessings here at Liberty University,” said Chancellor Jerry Falwell, Jr.

Glenn Beck, one of America’s leading radio and TV personalities on FOX News, served as the keynote speaker for Commencement.

Beck told the graduates that they must have faith and courage to overcome challenges that face the world today, such as high unemployment and the weak dollar.

“Turn to God and live,” he said. “Life is only what you make of it. Nothing more, nothing less. … God is the truth. The truth will consume everything that is not true. … The world is full of lies.”

About 4,400 students walked in the ceremony, a significant jump from last year when 2,300 graduates were present.

Of this year’s graduates, 24 percent were residential students, and 76 percent received their degrees from Liberty University Online. They received degrees and certifications from the following areas: aeronautics (22), arts and sciences (2,192), business (1,273), communication (279), engineering and computational science (81), education (1,050), government (287), law (57), religion (886), seminary (1,479), Willmington School of the Bible (20), Liberty Home Bible Institute (58), Institute of Biblical Studies (20) and Liberty University Online Academy (53).

Falwell noted that many of his father’s visions, those of LU’s founder, the late Dr. Jerry Falwell, have been met this year, including having 50,000 students enrolled on campus and through Liberty University Online. He also spoke about new facilities that have been built in recent years and how Liberty’s endowment continues to grow.

“The vision for Liberty was not to create just another Bible school, but instead to build for conservative evangelical Christians what Notre Dame is for Catholic young people or what Brigham Young is for Mormon youth,” Falwell said. “We are thankful to God that the dream is now being realized.”

Check out the newly launched Liberty University Alumni website to learn more about alumni benefits, news, chapter launches around the country and the Student Alumni Association.

Bookmark our page to stay connected with Liberty University and your fellow alumni!

Liberty co-founder and dean of the School of Religion Dr. Elmer Towns visited with members of the Detroit Alumni Chapter in late April. Chapter members hosted a dinner, free to all alumni and their families, in honor of Towns’ visit.

“I talked to the alumni members who were there,” said Towns. “We had a wonderful meeting.”

The following day, Towns led a seminar titled, "The Next Three Methods to Revitalize the Sunday School" at Hope Community Baptist Church in Detroit.

More than 100 alumni participated in the 245 Alumni Chapter Spring Event in April, which featured a cookout, Flames football spring game, Flames baseball vs. Virginia Military Institute, and the 5k Race for Life that benefitted the Liberty Godparent Foundation.

Liberty University alumnus Nick Kessler sponsored the cookout on campus. Alumni and their families enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs and reconnecting with old friends.

Kessler attended Liberty University from 1991-94, majoring in accounting with a minor in finance. After his time at Liberty, Kessler sought opportunities to serve others, which led him to become involved with Woodmen of the World Insurance; he is now an area manager. Woodmen of the World is the largest fraternal benefit society with open membership in the United States.

Kessler wants to use his desire to serve by connecting with current LU students and alumni.

The Liberty University Alumni Mentoring program connects current Liberty students — residential and online — with Liberty alumni and supporters employed in fields specific to the students’ career goals.

LU Alumni Mentors have real-world, career experience, and are eager to invest in this generation of Liberty students and future colleagues in their profession. Through their LU pride and career experience, Alumni Mentors provide career direction, advice and valuable networking opportunities.

Currently, the program has 300 volunteer mentors. Join us today and begin impacting the future of a fellow alumnus.

For more information, email alumni@liberty.edu or visit us online.

Reconnect with old friends during LU’s 2010 Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 8-9. Catch Flames Football in action and show your LU spirit in the newly renovated and expanded Williams Stadium.

In addition to the football game, Homecoming Weekend features a special convocation, the Chancellor’s Dinner, a Business Executive Luncheon, hockey games and the homecoming parade!

If you know an outstanding LU alumnus, submit your nomination for the third annual Alumnus of the Year by emailing alumni@liberty.edu. The winner will be announced during Homecoming Weekend.

Register online to attend Homecoming Weekend.

Do you welcome a cool break on a hot summer day? Then plan now to gather your family and attend the 245 Alumni Chapter ice skating event in June. Grab your skates and hit the ice from 7-9 p.m. June 25 and 3-5 p.m. June 26 at the Liberty University LaHaye Ice Center. Admission for alumni is $5, but kids skate free!

Don’t miss this opportunity to beat the summer heat and reconnect with your LU friends in Central Virginia.

Email alumni@liberty.edu or call (800) 628-7973 for more details. We hope to see you there!

San Diego, Calif.
May 29, 3 p.m.
Say Lula Salon
955 South 16th St.

Note: Following the launch event, continue the fellowship at Petco Park where the Padres take on the Washington Nationals at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for the game are just $13.

Atlanta, Ga.
June 5, 5:30-8 p.m.
First Redeemer Church
2100 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming

Dr. Elmer Towns
Co-founder and dean of the School of Religion

May 17-21; 21st Century Tools and Techniques, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, Lynchburg, Va.
June 15; Southern Baptist Convention, Orlando, Fla.
June 20; Praying for Your Children, Thomas Road Baptist Church, Lynchburg, Va.


Rev. Jonathan Falwell
Pastor, Thomas Road Baptist Church

May 21; Whiteboard Conference, The Sandler Center for Performing Arts, Virginia Beach, Va.
May 21; High Point Christian Academy Commencement, Greenstreet Baptist Church, High Point, N.C.
June 5; Liberty Christian Academy Graduation, Lynchburg, Va.
June 13; First Baptist Church Woodstock, Atlanta, Ga.
June 15; Southern Baptist Convention, Orlando, Fla.
June 21-26; Dominican Republic with Ron Bishop

Johnnie Moore
Campus Pastor and Vice President for Executive Projects and Media Relations, Liberty University

June 7-11; Second Baptist Church of Warner, Talladega, Ala. 
June 21-25; LIFT Student Retreat, Robins, Ga.

Each year, children are unintentionally hurt — and sometimes killed — by hazards in and around the home. The good news is that these 12 tips for childproofing can help reduce and prevent the risk of injury.

1. Install safety latches on all cabinets and drawers to prevent access to toxins and sharp appliances.
2. Secure bookcases and bureaus to the wall with brackets to prevent them from tipping over.
3. Put safety caps on unused electrical outlets, and ground outlets in the bathroom and kitchen with fault circuit interrupters.
4. Unplug electrical appliances near sinks after use to prevent accidental electrocution from contact with water.
5. Use the stove’s back burners to keep hot pots and pans out of reach.
6. Install anti-scalding devices on faucets and showerheads to prevent burns.
7. Place bumpers on the corners and sharp edges of furniture.
8. Install toilet locks to keep the lids closed. Children can drown in just one inch of water.
9. Put up safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs to prevent toddlers from climbing and falling.
10. Make sure window blinds do not have looped cords, which can be strangulation hazards.
11. Lock up power tools and flammable substances in a shed or basement.
12. Store and lock up firearms and ammunition separately, well out of reach.