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Liberty University Sues Ex-President Jerry Falwell, Jr., Seeking Millions In Damages

5:38pm April 16, 2021

by Rachel Treisman

In the civil suit, Liberty University accuses its former president of breach of contract and fiduciary duty as well as statutory conspiracy. Falwell called it "full of lies and half truths."

Jerry Falwell Jr., shown here in 2018, tells NPR that he has accomplished all he had hoped to do at Liberty University.

'Free At Last,' Says Jerry Falwell Jr. After Resigning As Head Of Liberty University

10:35pm August 25, 2020

by Samantha Raphelson

In an interview with NPR's Sarah McCammon, Falwell expresses relief — and maintains that he has "not broken any rules" that apply to staff members at the university.

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Jerry Falwell Jr. speaks at a Liberty University commencement in 2017 in Lynchburg, Va.

Liberty University Doubles Down After Falwell Denies Reports Of His Resignation

11:10pm August 24, 2020

by Sarah McCammon

Jerry Falwell Jr., has officially resigned as president of Liberty University, according to a university source. In an interview with Virginia Business, he contradicts the university official.

Jerry Falwell Jr. with President Trump during Liberty University's commencement in May 2017 in Lynchburg, Va.

After Falwell's Departure, Liberty Students Worry About Their School And Their Faith

7:02pm August 18, 2020

by Sarah McCammon

As they prepare to return to a campus under new leadership, some students have mixed feelings about what Jerry Falwell Jr. and President Trump have meant for both their college and evangelicalism.

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Jerry Falwell Jr. delivers a speech during the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland.

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Jerry Falwell Jr. On 'Indefinite Leave' From Liberty University After Racy Photo

7:04pm August 07, 2020

by Sarah McCammon

Days after Falwell receives criticism for posting a photo online that showed him with his pants unzipped alongside a woman who is not his wife, Liberty University says he is stepping aside.

Jerry Falwell Jr., shown here in 2018, has apologized for tweeting a racist image.

Liberty University President Apologizes For Tweeting Racist Image

12:03pm June 09, 2020

by Sarah McCammon

Jerry Falwell Jr. says he shared the image, which originally appeared in Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's yearbook, to make a political point.

President Donald Trump gives the commencement address for the Class of 2017 at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., Saturday.

At Liberty, Trump Calls Critics 'Pathetic,' Praises Putting 'Faith Into Action'

8:48am May 14, 2017

by Sarah McCammon

For his first commencement speech as president, Donald Trump chose Liberty University, a bastion of evangelical support during the 2016 campaign.

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Donald Trump Holds Up A Bible In Appeal To 'The Evangelicals'

9:10pm January 30, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The latest Iowa Poll shows a much closer race between Trump and Cruz if evangelical voters turn out at the same level they did four years ago.

Donald Trump delivers the convocation Liberty University Monday. The flamboyant, twice-divorced billionaire has never been an easy fit with the religious right.

Citing 'Two Corinthians,' Trump Struggles To Make The Sale To Evangelicals

10:45pm January 18, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Donald Trump went to Liberty University, a Christian conservative school, in hopes of winning over the faithful. He stumbled and likely didn't change Ted Cruz's advantage with the group.

Sen. Bernie Sanders speaking at Liberty University on Monday.

Bernie Sanders Seeks Common Ground With A Different Kind Of Base: Evangelicals

8:02am September 15, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

The Jewish Democratic presidential candidate admitted differences with his conservative Christian audience at Liberty University, but called for civil discourse on social justice and morality issues.