• Announcing the Lenoir-Rhyne Tuition-Free Guarantee

    Lenoir-Rhyne announces tuition-free guarantee for North and South Carolina students
    With the Lenoir-Rhyne Tuition-Free Guarantee, tuition will never stand in the way of your dreams. Starting in fall 2026, eligible students from North and South Carolina can earn a world-class education tuition-free—powered by scholarships and grants, not loans.

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Shining Ever Brighter

Presidential Inauguration


Installation of Dr. Summer McGee as 13th President of Lenoir-Rhyne University

October 13-16, 2025

Dr. Summer McGee

The inauguration of President Summer McGee marked a new chapter in Lenoir-Rhyne’s proud story—a celebration of the light, curiosity, and compassion that have guided our university for more than a century. The week of events brought together the entire LR family—on campus and beyond—to affirm our shared commitment to learning, leadership, and the transformative power of community.

Relive the Week of Celebration