The University of Lynchburg hosted a panel discussion with candidates vying for a seat on the Lynchburg City Council Thursday night.

15 programs at the school are being cut, and 40 staff members' positions have been "reduced."

The ODAC is well represented in this latest class.

Six different programs were represented with Wednesday's spring signing class.

The Hill City is ready to move forward with removing the College Lake Dam, a project they’ve been planning for years.

An exciting update on one of the very first kids we showed you the year we started 30 Days of Hope in 2017.

Lynchburg is welcoming a new, late-night dessert shop for your sweet tooth cravings.

Change for Change Caring Meters collect money and once they save $1,000, the organization donates it to a local organization in need.

Lynchburg leaders discussed ways of revitalizing College Park, located near the University of Lynchburg campus, during the August 23 city council work session.

Adam Oakes was a freshman at Virginia Commonwealth University and died from a fraternity incident in 2021. Now, his family is traveling to colleges and universities across Virginia to educate students about hazing.

The legislation is heading towards President Joe Biden’s desk, so what could this mean for your wallet?

One Community, One Voice is sponsoring the free event at the University of Lynchburg from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

University of Lynchburg economics professor, Gerald Prante, said this most recent interest rate hike is expected to slow the economy down.

The Federal Reserve is expected to make a decision Wednesday.

Hornets will play Salve Regina in an elimination game Sunday at 11 a.m.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines in Southwest Virginia.

The dozen signees have an average GPA of 3.7.

The Hornets have reached the NCAA Tournament in back-to-back seasons for the first time since a 7-year span from 1977-1983.

Kids of any age, from the Greater Lynchburg area, can schedule an appointment to visit. Then, they’ll be paired up with a college student-athlete to pick out the clothing or equipment they need.

New numbers released Tuesday show we haven't seen inflation this bad since the early 80's.

The deadline is Monday, April 18.

The IRS does not allow people to claim pets as dependents on their taxes, despite piling food and vet bills.

Tarsha Joyner, affectionately referred to as Mrs. Joy, said it was never a dream of hers to own her own business. Instead, it was something that just happened.

People across the world, including Southwest and Central Virginia, are showing support for Ukraine since Russia invaded the country. Wednesday night, students at the University of Lynchburg hosted a prayer vigil for Ukrainians.

They want to integrate all aspects of a student’s life both in and out of the classroom.

It's not clear when the Senate will begin the confirmation process.

10 News spoke with Dr. Marek Payerhin, an international affairs professor at the University of Lynchburg to break down what you need to know about the situation in Eastern Europe and how it could affect America.

The 1,176 origami boxes represent the average number of men, women and children shot in Virginia within a six-month period.

The DOW closed down 66 points Tuesday, after being down more than 800 that morning.

The University of Lynchburg is taking action to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Richards said one factor could be Liberty University, as LU pushed students to vote in the 2016 presidential election, and the Hill City went red for Donald Trump.

On Wednesday, Democratic Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe will be heading to the University of Lynchburg at 3:30 p.m.

The event kicks off a week of activities including athletics, spiritual gathers and social service opportunities.

During Governor Ralph Northam’s 32-minute news conference Thursday, not once did he use the phrase ‘mask mandate’ while addressing the policy for grades K through 12 -- even when asked about it multiple times. That has many wondering if it was a political move ahead of November’s election.

Whether an upperclassman or a brand-new college student, everyone seems to have the same high hopes.

Ticks carry more than a dozen diseases, but there are precautions you can take.

“Lynchburg Tomorrow” will target three needs: access to healthy food, affordable health care and leadership development.

While August may seem far away, there’s not much time left for students to get vaccinated.

Only religious and medical exemptions will be allowed.

Suit Yourself helping students put their best foot forward.

The University of Lynchburg is making strides in building unity and fighting for racial justice. The institution recently chartered its NAACP chapter -- the first collegiate chapter in Central Virginia.

The Hornets will make their fourth appearance in the NCAA Division III quarterfinals.

The Hornets aggressive style of play paid off in the 26-11 win in the First Round of the NCAA DIII Men's Lacrosse Tournament.

The Hornets shutout the Eagles in game one, but came up short in game two.

No. 2 Lynchburg No. 7 Washington & Lee in two games Saturday, while No. 3 Roanoke College was upset by #6 Bridgewater.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – University of Lynchburg graduates from the Class of 2020 and Class of 2021 now have a reason to celebrate. University of Lynchburg President Alison Morrison-Shetlar announced on Thursday that the university plans to hold in-person ceremonies for both the Class of 2020 and the Class of 2021. This announcement comes after members from the University of Lynchburg’s Class of 2020 expressed that they felt left out last week when the university announced its plans for an in-person graduation for the Class of 2021. “After such a long wait, it just seems like an in-person commencement is just the combination to this whole process. The University of Lynchburg asks that 2021 candidates and 2020 graduates fill out this form by March 29 to help the university in the planning process.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – As Virginia loosens COVID-19 restrictions for graduation ceremonies, there are concerns from members of the University of Lynchburg’s Class of 2020. Some 2020 graduates and their loved ones believe they’re being snubbed from having their own commencement ceremony on the University of Lynchburg’s campus. This comes as the university announced it’s planning a limited, in-person graduation for the Class of 2021. AdDeanna Yinger’s daughter, Emily, is also putting her degree to use, but this 2020 graduate’s mother wants to see her child walk the stage. “There just seems to be, really, a lack of discussion and outreach with the Class of 2020,” she said.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – The University of Lynchburg is the first in Virginia to reach carbon neutrality after years of striving to reduce its carbon footprint and become more environmentally sustainable, according to a release. Officials said that the university has made many efforts in the past to become more eco-friendly. From 2009 to 2010, the university invested $4.8 million into 21 conservation projects on its main campus, water consumption was lowered by 45% and electricity usage by 35% and in 2014, the university started buying green energy from Collegiate Clean Energy, according to the release. AdThe university said that Morrison-Shetlar recently signed the 2021 Presidents’ Climate Commitment and the university also joined the Climate Leadership Network. “It will also demonstrate to our students how to address global environmental challenges such as climate change.”

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Tuesday marked day one of the second Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. Dr. David Richards, University of Lynchburg’s political science chair, said the process may be the same as the first trial, but he expects a speedier hearing this time. Senate Democrats need a two-thirds majority to find the former president guilty. Normal punishment would be removal from office, but of course, that’s not on the table. So, a second thing that they could do to him is to strip his right to run for office again,” explained Richards.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Loved ones gathered Thursday morning to remember the life and legacy of Helen Mundy Witt, who died at the age of 88. In 1967, Witt became the first Black graduate of Lynchburg College – now known as the University of Lynchburg. Annette Stadtherr, director of the university’s multicultural services, said Witt spent her later years visiting the multicultural center with students. For her work, the university created the Helen Mundy Witt Multicultural Service Award – given to those creating a culture of inclusion on campus. Many more live in that shadow through the Helen Mundy Witt Society, dedicated to networking among the university’s Black alumni.

They’re finishing up their last week classes at Virginia Tech, and university leaders are asking students to enter a 14-day self-quarantine before traveling. Mark Owczarski, a Tech spokesperson, says COVID-19 testing is also available, but not mandatory. Spokesman Michael Jones said once students travel home, they’ll have an extended break through late January. “We determined that to minimize travel to and from, we’d begin our semester early and end at Thanksgiving,” said Jones. While COVID-19 testing is also optional, students are asked to quarantine.

That’s the last Democratic candidate that the city of Lynchburg supported in a presidential election. That may no longer be the case as current vote totals show that the Hill City backed Joe Biden in Tuesday’s election. University of Lynchburg political science chairman Dr. David Richards said one reason is the absence of Jerry Falwell Jr. We did not get to see whether or not Jerry Falwell Jr. would’ve had a rally, or maybe even gotten Trump to come to campus. Who knows what would’ve happened?”Richards also said other factors were the Lynchburg’s Democratic party being better organized this time around and younger voters moving into the Hill City.

LYNCHBURG, Va. Some students at the University of Lynchburg were relieved to be in the classroom Monday after two weeks of online learning. Its hard to do nursing online. The trio has been cautious in their on-campus house after they were forced to stay in because of a COVID-19 outbreak on campus. For instance, the outbreak on campus wasnt caused by large gatherings, but in the residential halls where students may have let their guards down. We havent experienced what theyve experienced at many institutions where large gatherings have students resulted in many positive cases several days later.

LYNCHBURG, Va. University of Lynchburg President Dr. Alison Morrison-Shetlar announced Wednesday that five students have tested positive for COVID-19. The five cases include two that were originally reported to the campus community on Tuesday. Four of the five reported cases are among students on campus. Alert Level 2 is defined by three or more active positive cases on campus. Morrison-Shetlar said the university will reassess the situation in a week and decide upon next steps.

LYNCHBURG, Va. A temperature check at the door is part of the new normal on the University of Lynchburgs campus. Walton said a majority of students are learning through a mix of online and face-to-face classes during the week. Mainly labs, one credit classes, activity-based classes that might be outside, Walton said. Youre safe if you come here. Youre safe if youre walking around the community to go to stores and every place because were taking the precautions we need to, David said.

LYNCHBURG, Va. Come next month, wearing a mask at the University of Lynchburg isnt the only requirement students and staff will have to follow. Every day, school officials are asking those coming to campus to check in on the app WorkSafe. It will ask students and staff a series of questions to see if they display COVID-19 symptoms. We believe thats a much better approach than having everybody come in, wait in the lobby, look in the classroom and then be asked and sent back, Carolyn Parent, president & CEO Live Safe, said. The university currently uses Live Safe to communicate with students for support, emergencies and security situations.

LYNCHBURG, Va, University of Lynchburg is finding new ways to make its students feel welcomed and safe this fall. Those who come back to campus will be required to wear a mask. These last few weeks staff and students with the Sew-cial Hornets program have made over 1,300 masks and have several thousand more to go. We wanna make sure were doing the right thing and keeping ourselves healthy and well, said Dr. Alison Morrison-Shetlar, president-elect. The goal is to have 10,000 masks made by Aug. 1.

LYNCHBURG, Va. Students will be returning to the University of Lynchburg campus in the fall, but there will be a few changes. According to an email sent out by university president Kenneth Garren and president-elect Alison Morrison-Shetlar, students will start in-person classes on Aug. 12 on campus, but the semester will end just before Thanksgiving and there will be no fall break. The spring semester will then begin on Jan. 25, 2021. This calendar seeks to minimize travel and mitigate the possibility of students transmitting the virus traveling to and from campus, Garren and Morrison-Shetlar said. This new calendar does not apply to graduate health sciences programs that operate on a 12-month cycle or graduate courses that are typically offered online.

Paving in Roanoke County could impact your commute today. The city of Lynchburg and Economic Development Authority will make an economic development announcement today. Governor Ralph Northam will travel to Southside today for an Economic Development Announcement. The Giles County Film Office holds a film screening night. The haunted house is open today and tomorrow from dust to 11 p.m.Sixth district Congressman, Ben Cline, will hold a town hall today in Roanoke County.

LYNCHBURG, Va. - The University of Lynchburg and Liberty University are working together to make sure more than 200 Lynchburg students have a home to start the semester. The new residential hall was on track to be finished by the start of the school year, but a series of severe thunderstorms last month delayed construction. University of Lynchburg President Kenneth Garren texted Liberty Univerity President Jerry Falwell Jr. earlier in the year about the possibility of using the annex as a backup plan for students. Garren says he's happy the university found a solution while the new residential hall is built and perfected. The university estimates the new residential hall could open as soon as mid-September.

LYNCHBURG, Va. - The University of Lynchburg's new dorm will not be ready for the start of the year due to construction delays. For much of the construction project, the university says the construction was on schedule, but in the past few weeks, there have been delays. In the meantime, the university has partnered with Liberty University to house about 240 students in "the Annex," a former hotel on Odd Fellows Road. In the past, Liberty has used it to house its own students. The University of Lynchburg will provide frequent transportation as well as security coverage at the makeshift dorm.

LYNCHBURG, Va. - Tuesday's weather put a damper on fixing storm damages at the University of Lynchburg's campus. The storm on Sunday knocked down a big maple tree onto the Criminology building on Westwood Drive. The university tells 10 News there was one professor inside at the time, but he was not injured. University crews have put a tarp on the house and checked its foundation. University officials say the estimated cost is still unknown and they hope to find out this week.