LIBERTY STUDENT NEWS

An economic impact report from Mangum Economics has found that Liberty University generates more than $1 billion in economic activity per year.

According to the report, spending in Lynchburg by the university, its associated enterprises, students, and visitors totaled $618.3 million during 2016-2017.

Source: https://www.virginiafirst.com/news/local-news/study-liberty-university-generates-1-billion-per-year-in-economic-activity/1471880219

Liberty University president Jerry Falwell, Jr. is considering a new apparel company for the school’s jerseys.

Falwell, Jr. told USA TODAY Sports in a phone conversation Friday that Nike’s ad campaign centered around Colin Kaepernick is causing the school to re-consider its relationship with the company, which signed a contract last year to outfit Liberty’s athletic teams through 2024.