Raftr


Raftr is an online community platform that features events, groups, messaging and other ways for LR alumni to connect with Lenoir-Rhyne and each other.

The LR Raftr community is designed to help foster a sense of belonging for our alumni while providing ways for Bears to connect through shared interests and common identities. Available on the web or with a mobile app, Raftr is easy to use and engage with by offering elements that are familiar to other social media platforms. 

LR Raftr is a private, authenticated network exclusively open to LR alumni and will be the one-stop shop for anything and everything Lenoir-Rhyne. Hop on Raftr to read the latest LR news, view upcoming events and connect with fellow Bears. Members can join “rafts” and “channels” that match with your particular interests and identities while having the ability to search for and chat with other LR alumni. LR Raftr will also hold important Homecoming 2022 information and details.

Joining Raftr


LR Raftr will be a crucial way to stay engaged with the university throughout your alumni experience. There are many benefits to joining the LR Raftr community, some of them include: 

  • Access to all LR information in one place. 
  • Ability to join “rafts” or groups that match your interests and identities. 
  • Messaging capabilities back and forth with fellow Bears. 
  • Joining “channels” that are specific to your favorite student organizations, athletic teams, and classes with the ability to chat as a group. 
  • Quick links to complete tasks like registering for an event, making a secure online gift, access to the LR website and other social media pages. 

How to Access Raftr


LR Raftr is live and ready for you to join! Currently, 300+ alumni have taken advantage of this online community and are already connecting with classmates and making new Bear friends each day. If you’d like to request a free LR Raftr account, complete our Raftr registration form. You will be given a special code to use to activate an account with LR Raftr.

If you have any questions, please contact Mary Ellen Sherrill '10 at maryellen.sherrill@lr.edu or 828.328.7351.

Register for Raftr

Download the Raftr App


Once you have registered and received your special code for LR Raftr, download the app from the Google Play Store, IOS App Store or access via your preferred web browser.

Access or Download Raftr

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