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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.  Rev. Falwell's son Jerry Falwell, Jr. became president upon the death of his father in 2007.  He served as President until a controversial social media photo resulted in his taking an "indefinite leave of absence" on August 7, 2020.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jemimamcevoy/2020/08/07/jerry-falwell-jr-put-on-indefinite-leave-after-latest-in-a-long-string-of-scandals/#2f53a419319a|

'''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.  Rev. Falwell's son Jerry Falwell, Jr. became president upon the death of his father in 2007.  He served as President until a controversial social media photo resulted in his taking an "indefinite leave of absence" on August 7, 2020.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jemimamcevoy/2020/08/07/jerry-falwell-jr-put-on-indefinite-leave-after-latest-in-a-long-string-of-scandals/#2f53a419319a|

title=Jerry Falwell Jr. Put On ‘Indefinite Leave’ From Liberty University After Latest In Long String Of Scandals|date=August 7, 2020|work=Forbes|accessdate=2020-08-24}}</ref>

title=Jerry Falwell Jr. Put On ‘Indefinite Leave’ From Liberty University After Latest In Long String Of Scandals|date=August 7, 2020|work=Forbes|accessdate=2020-08-24}}</ref> On August 25, the ''Wall Street Journal'' reported that he resigned as President, following additional allegations of extramarital sexual relationships.<ref>{{cife news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/jerry-falwell-jr-tangles-with-liberty-university-over-resignation-11598319341|title=

Jerry Falwell Jr. Says He Has Resigned as Liberty University President|work=Wall Street Journal|date=August 25, 2020|accessdate=August 25, 2020}}</ref>

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 Baylor's 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 Baylor's home stadium.