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'''Liberty University''' is a [[Christ]]-centered [[University]] located in Lynchburg, [[Virginia]].  Liberty was founded in 1971 by then-Chancellor [[Jerry Falwell|Dr. Jerry Falwell]]; originally an [[Independent Baptist]] institution, the university is now non-denominational<ref>Although Dr. Falwell led his church into the [[Southern Baptist Convention]], the university is not affiliated -- formally or informally -- with the SBC</ref>. Reverend Falwell created the school to provide an opportunity for students to gain the benefits of a rich and [[diverse]] academic environment while simultaneously offering the opportunity to become closer to God.

'''Liberty University''' is a [[Christ]]-centered [[University]] located in [[Lynchburg, Virginia]].  Liberty was founded in 1971 by then-Chancellor [[Jerry Falwell|Dr. Jerry Falwell]]; originally an [[Independent Baptist]] institution, the university is now non-denominational<ref>Although Dr. Falwell led his church into the [[Southern Baptist Convention]], the university is not affiliated -- formally or informally -- with the SBC</ref>. Reverend Falwell created the school to provide an opportunity for students to gain the benefits of a rich and [[diverse]] academic environment while simultaneously offering the opportunity to become closer to God.

Liberty has many opportunities for both [[undergraduate]] and [[graduate]] students. The school also shines in extra-curricular pursuits. The school's [[debate]] team has been recently ranked #1 in the country, and the Quiz Bowl team recently finished fifth in a national competition. Athletically, the [[Title IX|women]]'s [[basketball]] team made it to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament in 2005.<ref>http://www.ncaasports.com/basketball/womens/brackets/viewable/2005/DI</ref>, and the 2017 football team upset FBS Power 5 Conference member [[Baylor University]] in its home stadium.

Liberty has many opportunities for both [[undergraduate]] and [[graduate]] students. The school also shines in extra-curricular pursuits. The school's [[debate]] team has been recently ranked #1 in the country, and the Quiz Bowl team recently finished fifth in a national competition. Athletically, the [[Title IX|women]]'s [[basketball]] team made it to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament in 2005.<ref>http://www.ncaasports.com/basketball/womens/brackets/viewable/2005/DI</ref>, and the 2017 football team upset FBS Power 5 Conference member [[Baylor University]] in its home stadium.