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Virginia University of Lynchburg

October 26, 2023

This article is about the historically black college in Lynchburg, Virginia. For the private institution formerly known as Lynchburg College, see University of Lynchburg.

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]

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
TypePrivate historically black university
Established1886; 137 years ago (1886)
Religious affiliation
Christian
PresidentKathy Franklin
Administrative staff
50
Students750
Location
Lynchburg
,
Virginia
,
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
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]

History edit

 
Humbles Hall

Virginia University of Lynchburg is the oldest school of higher learning in Lynchburg. The school was founded in 1886 and incorporated in 1888 by the Virginia Baptist State Convention as the coeducational "Lynchburg Baptist Seminary". Classes were first held in 1890 under the name Virginia Seminary.[4] With the offering of a collegiate program in 1900, the name was again changed, to Virginia Theological Seminary and College. In 1962, the institution was renamed to the Virginia Seminary and College. Finally, in 1996, the school was given its current name. The campus includes three historic academic buildings on 6.82 acres (2.76 ha): Graham Hall (1917), Humbles Hall (1920–21) and the Mary Jane Cachelin Memorial Science and Library Building (1946). These buildings and the Hayes Monument (c. 1906) comprise a historic district,[5] which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.[1]

Its first President was Phillip F. Morris, pastor of the city's Court Street Baptist Church. Seeking a financial patron, Morris agreed to step down as president rather than yield to the demand of the American Baptist Home Mission Society that he step down from the pulpit to assume full-time leadership of the school. Morris would later serve as president of the National Baptist Convention. Gregory W. Hayes, a graduate of Oberlin College, assumed the full-time position as president in 1891, serving until his death in 1906. His wife, Mary Rice Hayes Allen, biracial daughter of a Confederate general and mother of author Carrie Allen McCray, assumed the presidency until replaced by Dr. JRL Diggs in 1908.

During Hayes' administration, controversy arose between black separatists and accommodationists over the future of the school. The chief patron wished it to become a pre-collegiate manual training institution. Hayes, among the separatists, returned the patronage to retain and strengthen black autonomy and academic integrity. This move eventually led to a schism within the National Baptist Convention.

In July 2010, the school reached an agreement with Liberty University to help VUL students looking for degrees not offered at the school to complete their degrees at Liberty.[6]

University presidents edit

The following have led Virginia University of Lynchburg since its founding:[7]

  1. Philip F. Morris, 1888-1890
  2. Gregory W. Hayes, 1891-1906
  3. Mary Rice Hayes Allen, 1906-1908
  4. James Robert Lincoln Diggs, 1908-1911
  5. Robert C. Woods, 1911-1926
  6. William H.R. Powell, 1926-1929, 1934-1946
  7. Vernon Johns, 1929-1934
  8. Madison C. Allen, 1946-1966
  9. MacCarthy C. Sutherland, 1966-1980
  10. Benjamin W. Robertson, 1980
  11. Leroy Fitts, 1980-1981
  12. Thomas E. Parker, 1982-1987
  13. Melvin R. Boone, 1988-1990
  14. Ada M. Palmer, 1990-1992
  15. Elisha G. Hall, 1992-1999
  16. Ralph Reavis, 2000-2015
  17. Kathy C. Franklin, 2016–Present

Athletics edit

The VUL athletic teams are called the Dragons. The university is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). The Dragons were formerly a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). VUL previously competed as a member of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), which is currently a NCAA Division II athletic conference, from 1921–22 to 1953–54.

VUL competes in eight intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include basketball, football and track & field (indoor and outdoor); while women's sports include basketball, track & field (indoor and outdoor) and volleyball.

Notable alumni and faculty edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b "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 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".
  4. ^ Bogger, Tommy L. "John M. Armistead (1852–1929)". Encyclopedia Virginia. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  5. ^ Ashley Neville & John Salmon (September 2010). (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 13, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2013. and Accompanying six photo 2013-08-13 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ "Virginia University of Lynchburg, Liberty University strike deal for degrees". Retrieved July 10, 2010.
  7. ^ "About VUL". Virginia University of Lynchburg. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  8. ^ "Herman Dreer (1889–1981)". Missouri Encyclopedia. Retrieved September 18, 2022.

External links edit

 
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This article is about the historically black college in Lynchburg Virginia For the private institution formerly known as Lynchburg College see University of Lynchburg 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 Virginia University of LynchburgFormer namesLynchburg Baptist Seminary 1886 1890 Virginia Seminary 1890 1900 Virginia Theological Seminary and College 1900 1962 Virginia Seminary and College 1962 1996 MottoSibi Auxilium et LibertasTypePrivate historically black universityEstablished1886 137 years ago 1886 Religious affiliationChristianPresidentKathy FranklinAdministrative staff50Students750LocationLynchburg Virginia U S 37 23 42 7 N 79 9 6 3 W 37 395194 N 79 151750 W 37 395194 79 151750CampusSuburbanColorsNavy Blue amp Light Blue NicknameDragonsSporting affiliationsNCCAA Division I SouthWebsitewww wbr vul wbr eduVirginia University of LynchburgU S National Register of Historic PlacesU S Historic districtVirginia Landmarks RegisterShow map of VirginiaShow map of the United StatesLocation2058 Garfield Ave Lynchburg VirginiaArea6 82 acres 2 76 ha Built1888 1888 ArchitectRomulus C Archer Jr Architectural styleColonial Revival Beaux ArtsNRHP reference No 11000035 1 VLR No 118 5297Significant datesAdded to NRHPFebruary 22 2011Designated VLRDecember 16 2010 2 Contents 1 History 1 1 University presidents 2 Athletics 3 Notable alumni and faculty 4 References 5 External linksHistory edit nbsp Humbles HallVirginia University of Lynchburg is the oldest school of higher learning in Lynchburg The school was founded in 1886 and incorporated in 1888 by the Virginia Baptist State Convention as the coeducational Lynchburg Baptist Seminary Classes were first held in 1890 under the name Virginia Seminary 4 With the offering of a collegiate program in 1900 the name was again changed to Virginia Theological Seminary and College In 1962 the institution was renamed to the Virginia Seminary and College Finally in 1996 the school was given its current name The campus includes three historic academic buildings on 6 82 acres 2 76 ha Graham Hall 1917 Humbles Hall 1920 21 and the Mary Jane Cachelin Memorial Science and Library Building 1946 These buildings and the Hayes Monument c 1906 comprise a historic district 5 which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 1 Its first President was Phillip F Morris pastor of the city s Court Street Baptist Church Seeking a financial patron Morris agreed to step down as president rather than yield to the demand of the American Baptist Home Mission Society that he step down from the pulpit to assume full time leadership of the school Morris would later serve as president of the National Baptist Convention Gregory W Hayes a graduate of Oberlin College assumed the full time position as president in 1891 serving until his death in 1906 His wife Mary Rice Hayes Allen biracial daughter of a Confederate general and mother of author Carrie Allen McCray assumed the presidency until replaced by Dr JRL Diggs in 1908 During Hayes administration controversy arose between black separatists and accommodationists over the future of the school The chief patron wished it to become a pre collegiate manual training institution Hayes among the separatists returned the patronage to retain and strengthen black autonomy and academic integrity This move eventually led to a schism within the National Baptist Convention In July 2010 the school reached an agreement with Liberty University to help VUL students looking for degrees not offered at the school to complete their degrees at Liberty 6 University presidents edit The following have led Virginia University of Lynchburg since its founding 7 Philip F Morris 1888 1890 Gregory W Hayes 1891 1906 Mary Rice Hayes Allen 1906 1908 James Robert Lincoln Diggs 1908 1911 Robert C Woods 1911 1926 William H R Powell 1926 1929 1934 1946 Vernon Johns 1929 1934 Madison C Allen 1946 1966 MacCarthy C Sutherland 1966 1980 Benjamin W Robertson 1980 Leroy Fitts 1980 1981 Thomas E Parker 1982 1987 Melvin R Boone 1988 1990 Ada M Palmer 1990 1992 Elisha G Hall 1992 1999 Ralph Reavis 2000 2015 Kathy C Franklin 2016 PresentAthletics editThe VUL athletic teams are called the Dragons The university is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association NCCAA The Dragons were formerly a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association USCAA VUL previously competed as a member of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association CIAA which is currently a NCAA Division II athletic conference from 1921 22 to 1953 54 VUL competes in eight intercollegiate varsity sports Men s sports include basketball football and track amp field indoor and outdoor while women s sports include basketball track amp field indoor and outdoor and volleyball Notable alumni and faculty editLawrence Carter civil rights historian John Chilembwe a Nyasa Malawian Baptist preacher and leader of the 1915 Chilembwe uprising Graduated in 1901 Georgia Mabel DeBaptiste academic James Robert Lincoln Diggs pastor and civil rights activist Herman Dreer 1888 1981 academic administrator educator educational reformer and activist author editor minister and civil rights leader 8 Vernon Johns pastor and civil rights activist W Henry Maxwell politician and pastor Stella James Sims biology professor at Storer College Virginia University of Lynchburg and Bluefield State College Anne Spencer poet teacher civil rights activist librarian and gardenerReferences edit a b 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 Virginia Landmarks Register Virginia Department of Historic Resources Archived from the original on 21 September 2013 Retrieved 19 March 2013 Carmel Margaret February 11 2018 Historic district proposed for Lynchburg s 12th Street Bogger Tommy L John M Armistead 1852 1929 Encyclopedia Virginia Retrieved August 26 2015 Ashley Neville amp John Salmon September 2010 National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Virginia University of Lynchburg PDF Virginia Department of Historic Resources Archived from the original PDF on August 13 2013 Retrieved November 6 2013 and Accompanying six photo Archived 2013 08 13 at the Wayback Machine Virginia University of Lynchburg Liberty University strike deal for degrees Retrieved July 10 2010 About VUL Virginia University of Lynchburg Retrieved November 23 2022 Herman Dreer 1889 1981 Missouri Encyclopedia Retrieved September 18 2022 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Virginia University of Lynchburg Official 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