Volume 66 • Issue 1 • Winter 2026
Celebrating God’s Grace, Giving Him All the Praise
A Note from the President
As we begin a new academic year at Lubbock Christian University, my heart is drawn to the words of David’s song from 1 Chronicles 16:8, which reminds us to give God all the praise. Everything we celebrate at LCU begins with gratitude to Him.
STUDENT
experience
Faith at the Core
Since 1957, the student experience at Lubbock Christian University has been anchored in Christian truth. From the university’s founding, every graduate—regardless of major—has taken Bible courses at LCU, a tradition that remains foundational to the university’s calling.
The Silent Architect of Ethical Research
For many Lubbock Christian University students, research begins with curiosity, a question sparked in a classroom discussion, a clinical experience, or a lived reality that they want to understand more deeply. What they may not realize at first is that behind every successful research project involving people is a careful, formative process designed to protect participants and shape ethical scholars.
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FACULTY
feature
Faith in the Middle of Grief: A Professor’s Journey Through Loss
For Dr. Monica Hill, Associate Professor in the Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, sport has always been more than a game. A former collegiate basketball and track athlete, Hill has spent her career in both professional and academic spheres exploring the powerful impact sport can have on individuals, families, and communities.
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ALUMNI
spotlight
Sub T-16 Celebrates 60 Years of Brotherhood
Nathan Richardson didn’t expect to end up in the classroom. After graduating from Lubbock Christian University with a BBA in Digital Media Arts and Marketing, his path initially led him into the world of branding and design—working with both Bahama Buck’s Corporate Office and Contract Cre8ive before eventually launching his own freelance media business.
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A High Calling: LCU Alumni in the Skies
Michael Torres believes in the power of a single moment—something he witnessed first-hand this summer while guiding campers on Lady Bird Lake as a volunteer for Austin Sunshine Camps (ASC).
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Campus
community
LCU’s First Doctoral Graduates
The 2024–25 athletic season was filled with standout moments, from dominant runs on the courts and fields to broken records and All-American honors. The Chaps and Lady Chaps once again showed the strength and spirit that define LCU Athletics.
CAMPUS
news
LCU Volleyball Claims Lone Star Conference Title
November 13, 2025
LCU Caps Record-Breaking Regular Season With Senior Night Victory to Secure First Lone Star Conference Title
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LCU Unveils Griffin Training Center
November 7, 2025
University leadership, donors, alumni, student body and community members gathered outside the Rip Griffin Center for the official ribbon-cutting and unveiling of the Griffin Training Center, a 28,000-square-foot expansion that redefines the home of LCU volleyball and basketball.
LCU to Welcome BEMA Podcast Host Marty Solomon
October 29, 2025
Solomon, best known as the host of the popular BEMA Podcast, is recognized for his thoughtful and engaging exploration of the Bible’s historical and cultural context. His work invites audiences to see Scripture through a fresh lens, deepening their understanding of faith and its relevance today.
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The Dr. John Delony Show Comes to LCU
October 24, 2025
LCU welcomed back alumnus Dr. John Delony for The Dr. John Delony Show: Live! at LCU in the McDonald Moody Auditorium.
LCU Celebrates Second Annual Mattox Day
October 9, 2025
LCU celebrated its second annual Mattox Day in honor of LCU’s founding President, F. W. Mattox. The day began as a way to remind the LCU community about not only the impact of LCU’s founder, but also the rich legacy that permeates the history of the institution.
LCU Hosts 14th Annual Lanier Lecture
September 24, 2025
LCU recently hosted the 14th Annual Lanier Theological Library Lecture on the LCU campus. The featured guest lecturer was Dr. John Walton, who provided an insightful presentation on Genesis One in the Context of the Ancient Near East.
Alumni News and Updates
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