Virginia University of Lynchburg

Virginia University of Lynchburg
Former names
Lynchburg Baptist Seminary (1886–1890)
Virginia Seminary (1890–1900)
Virginia Theological Seminary and College (1900–1962)
Virginia Seminary and College (1962–1996)
MottoSibi Auxilium et Libertas
(Self Help and Freedom)
TypePrivate historically black university
Established1886; 138 years ago (1886)
Religious affiliation
Christian
PresidentKathy Franklin
Administrative staff
50
Students750
Location, ,
U.S.

37°23′42.7″N 79°9′6.3″W / 37.395194°N 79.151750°W / 37.395194; -79.151750
CampusSuburban
ColorsNavy Blue & Light Blue
   
NicknameDragons
Sporting affiliations
NCCAA Division I – South
Websitewww.vul.edu
Virginia University of Lynchburg
Virginia University of Lynchburg is located in Virginia
Virginia University of Lynchburg
Virginia University of Lynchburg is located in the United States
Virginia University of Lynchburg
Location2058 Garfield Ave., Lynchburg, Virginia
Area6.82 acres (2.76 ha)
Built1888 (1888)
ArchitectRomulus C. Archer Jr.
Architectural styleColonial Revival, Beaux-Arts
NRHP reference No.11000035[1]
VLR No.118-5297
Significant dates
Added to NRHPFebruary 22, 2011
Designated VLRDecember 16, 2010[2]

Virginia University of Lynchburg (VUL) is a private historically black Christian university in Lynchburg, Virginia. The university is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools and offers instruction and degrees, primarily in religious studies, including a Doctorate of Ministry program. The campus is a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]

  1. ^ "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 2/22/11 through 2/25/11. National Park Service. March 4, 2011.
  2. ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  3. ^ Carmel, Margaret (February 11, 2018). "Historic district proposed for Lynchburg's 12th Street".