Post by Janika Carey, Executive Director of Communications, University of Lynchburg
With a vibrant campus that fosters diverse perspectives, the University of Lynchburg was perfect for Matt Gillett ’22. The Oklahoma native was looking for a liberal arts college affiliated with his church, the Disciples of Christ.
Gillett, a Westover Honors Fellow and political science major, made the most of his experience. He served as Student Government Association president and was named the 2021-22 Sommerville Scholar — the University’s highest academic honor.
Lynchburg, he said, taught him how to be a servant leader. It also challenged him to “understand the wider world” and use research and data to reach his own conclusions.
“My time at Lynchburg was invaluable in shaping me into the person I am today,” said Gillett, now a graduate student in the Master of Public Administration program at American University School of Public Affairs.
Just a few weeks into her first semester, fellow DOC member and Danville, Virginia, native Ebony Gray ’26 is having similar thoughts. “I chose this University because I love the small, tight-knit community and all the courses offered here,” Gray said.
“I’ve had many opportunities to connect with people around campus, and everyone is so welcoming. I’m excited to see where my time at Lynchburg takes me!”