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Headline: Liberty student asks Supreme Court to reconsider religious scholarship restrictions
Source: ABC 13
Publication Date: August 31st, 2026
Who: Liberty student Bethany Hall
What? Fighting for state scholarships to be given to studies in religious studies
When: August 2026
Where: Lynchburg, Virginia
What makes this news: A student is attempting to bring an arugment to the U.S. Supreme Court regarding a tuition assistance grant.
This source is credible because it is a national news outlet focused on distributing local news, and has been credible for years.
Summary: Bethany Hall, a senior at Liberty University, is asking the U.S. Supreme court to look into a Virginia tuition grant program in which she is now unable to use. After changing her major from music to worship ministry, Hall is no longer able to receive her grant from the state of Virginia. She says she is not fighting this case on her own behalf, as she is already a senior, but for those who will come after and face a similaer difficult situation.
Headline: Liberty University president outlines 5 — year plan focused on graduation, student success
Source: ABC 13
Date: August 24th, 2026
Who: Dondi Costin, President of Liberty University
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What: Discussing vision of 5 year plan, as well as start of 2026 school year
When: August 24th, 2026
Where: Lynchburg, Virginia
What makes this news: Liberty University heavily affects the surrounding area of Lynchburg and residents want to know about the student population of Liberty and their future plans.
This source is credible because ABC 13 got right to the source, the president of the school himself, providing an article as well as video interview of the conversation.
Summary: Liberty University continues to expand, with a growing on campus population of over 9,000 students. President Dindi Costin outlines the goals of the University, as well as how to be good neighbors to the Lynchburg community. Costin laid out a 5-year plan for the University in terms of student population.
Headline: Liberty University resolving rules violations involving football staff
Source: WDBJ 7
Date: August 29th, 2026
Who: Liberty University football
What: Violation of recruiting rules
When: August 2026
Where: Lynchburg, Virginia
What makes this news: This is news because Liberty football is very popular in the local area, and when something such as a recruiting violation occurs, and the coach and athletic director have to talk to the media about it, it is important to fans.
This source is credible because it used coach Jamie Chadwell and athletic director Ian McCaw’s direct quotes to formulate the article.
Summary: Liberty football is facing a recruiting violated after three members of their staff illegally contatced prospective recruits. Head coach Jamie Chadwell and athletic director Ian McCaw both made public comments adressing the situation. All three staffers involved have been given suspensions by the school.
