Alumni
Remembering your time as a Bear evokes great pride and memories.
No matter the trends of the day, your days as a Bear were filled with excitement and anticipation.
The Office of Alumni Engagement works to keep all LR Bears connected to the university and each other. We know how special your time was at Lenoir-Rhyne, and we can help you sustain the relationships that made it so.
Events
Join us for Homecoming, Reunion Weekend, and regional events throughout the year. Take full advantage of these opportunities to connect with classmates, learn something new and have fun along the way.
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LR has played a vital role in my family for three generations. We are a Bear family, and our pride in LR grows each year.
Connect & Learn
Read the latest in Bear news in Profile magazine and connect with long-lost friends. Update your contact information and submit a class note to share personal and professional news with your classmates.
Reminisce about your time at LR by viewing your class year's HACAWA yearbook.
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LR alumni have free lifetime access to comprehensive career services. Alumni can also request a transcript or get your master's degree — in Hickory, Asheville, Columbia or online — at a discount through LR's Alumni Advantage program and more.
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Thank you to the 1,469 donors who made Bears Give Back 2025 a success, raising $695,472 to support Lenoir-Rhyne University programs and students. Your generosity strengthens our community and fuels our future.
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Fulbright Scholar Thinh Truong ’17, M.S., has built his family and career by embracing adventure. His journey proves success is about the experiences that shape us.
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