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the university of lynchburg is a nationally recognized private university in virginia that goes above and beyond to challenge, engage, and inspire students to succeed in a global society. lynchburg offers more than 50 majors and 60 minors; 13 pre-professional programs; three doctoral degrees and master's degrees in business, education, music, criminal justice; and teacher licensure and graduate certificate programs. the university was known as lynchburg college from 1919 to 2018. it was originally founded as virginia christian college in 1903.