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Lenoir-Rhyne will honor the Class of 2025 with commencement ceremonies in Columbia on May 8, Hickory on May 9 and Asheville on May 10.

Ï㽶´«Ã½ is saddened by the news of the Limestone University and St. Andrews University closures. LR is dedicated to providing a path forward for affected students.

With bestselling authors Shelby Van Pelt, Patrick Bringley and Percival Everett, the 2025-26 Visiting Writers Series season promises three unforgettable evenings of insight and imagination.

The prestigious Carnegie Classifications place LR among a select group of institutions nationwide for focus on professional programs, student access and career outcomes.

A shining night of celebration and community, the Student Life Awards returned to honor the passion, leadership, and spirit that define LR’s campus life.

Beloved professor. Inspiring mentor. Joyful presence. Lenoir-Rhyne remembers Dr. Toni Smith Oakes, who shaped the heart and spirit of the OT program.

Ï㽶´«Ã½ students showcased their academic excellence and research expertise at the 2025 North Carolina Academy of Science (NCAS) annual meeting in late March.

Ï㽶´«Ã½ has selected Summer McGee, Ph.D, as the institution’s 13th president. Her appointment was enthusiastically approved by the Lenoir-Rhyne Board of Trustees after a national search.

Ï㽶´«Ã½ has announced that Brent Owen has signed a new three-year contract extension to remain as head men’s basketball coach through April 2028.

Thank you to the 1,469 donors who made Bears Give Back 2025 a success, raising $695,472 to support Ï㽶´«Ã½ programs and students. Your generosity strengthens our community and fuels our future.

For graduate assistant Lucas Quinn, M.A. '25, Carl A. Rudisill Library is more than a workplace — it’s a space for leadership, advocacy, and community.

In this update, Rev. Dr. Chad Rimmer, rector and dean of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (LTSS), shares exciting developments as LTSS settles into its new home on the campus of Ï㽶´«Ã½.