Hmm... Maybe because half of the funding came from the Virginia Tobacco Commission. I'm not sure though.
Personally I am anti-new school, unless it's a last resort or free-ride. It's too much BS to deal with as a student and honestly faculty and administration are usually too idealistic lol. They act like they are training robo-doctors who are going to learn everything about everything at a Ph.D. level. "Ain't nobody got time for that."
My .02
Oh yeah and Lynchburg is... Well... It's boring. There's a little more to do in neighboring Roanoke though.