Ever wonder who runs all of the live video, audio, and other technology during Convocation, football games, Block Party and more? 

The talent behind the scenes is a large group of students, faculty, freelancers and professionals that make up what is called the Liberty Broadcast Experience (LBX).

The Liberty University Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club attracts people of all skill levels to come to learn the ropes of Jiu-Jitsu and build a sense of community with other students. Students attend club meetings where they practice and learn the fundamentals of Jiu-Jitsu and then spend time together afterward. 

Scott Roenicke, a professor in the Helms School of Government, seeks to replicate his experiences working in the Pentagon and White House to train students on how the government functions. He prepares them to enter the national security scene, ready to reflect Christ by standing for truth and justice. 

How does one go from being a successful doctor in Saudi Arabia to a student at Liberty University? Only by following the call of God, no matter the cost. Ekpenyong Usenekong Essien, a graduate student assistant in the School of Biology and Chemistry, seeks to follow God wherever he leads him, whether it be in his home of Nigeria, serving as a doctor in Saudi Arabia, or pursuing further education in the United States of America with the hope of one day becoming a teacher.

Does God desire to punish those who step slightly out of line with fire and brimstone, or is he merciful and slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love? This is the type of debate that plagued the Puritan church and is explored by “The Crucible,” which takes place in 1692 during the Salem Witch trials. The play, written by Arthur Miller, asks hard questions that demand audiences to think deeply about justice, faith and speaking the truth as the characters deal with rumors of witches that scourge the town. 

Two minus one equals one thousand. That’s the way it works in God’s kingdom, according to Liberty accounting professor Charlene Geisler. Geisler highlighted how God’s plan will always triumph, even when his ways seem completely opposite of what seems rational.

As one enters through the courtroom doors, the clatter of echoing footsteps and hushed voices fills the air. Law students gather their notes, awaiting to stand and debate before a panel of judges at one of Liberty’s Moot Court competitions.

A physical therapy student. God’s call. Obedience. That’s what it took to start Breakthrough Church, which is currently outgrowing its location at La Vida Coffee + Market even after recently adding a second service. Breakthrough Church was born out of a small house church founded by the Rev. Andrew Lennon after God called him to switch his degree to ministry.

Liberty University’s motto is “Knowledge Aflame,” which David Wheeler, professor of evangelism and senior executive director of LU Shepherd, emphasizes in his work at the university.

Wheeler highlights Liberty’s motto to emphasize that at the heart of Liberty lies the goal to set students’ hearts on fire for God and let that flame spread to the world. Wheeler strives to live out this mission himself.

One week at Liberty University allows students to find actors, historians, scientists, painters, engineers and students from every other Liberty major all presenting their findings from months of study. That week is Liberty’s Research Week. 

The annual Research Week is quickly approaching, and over 300 presentations and 400 presenters representing both Liberty University Online and residential students will be participating in the event from April 15-18 in the Jerry Falwell Library.