Campaign News | Lenoir-Rhyne University

Daffodils bloom on campus in front of the Rhyne building on a sunny day

Cannon Charitable Trusts grants to fund multiple building enhancements

In support of continued efforts to improve the on-campus experience for students, faculty, staff and community members, The Cannon Charitable Trusts have awarded multiple grants totaling $436,990 to Lenoir-Rhyne University.

University receives $50,000 grant from Truist Foundation for internship support

Thanks to a grant from the Truist Foundation, Lenoir-Rhyne students will now be able to apply for funding to support them as they pursue internships.

Moretz stadium benefactors and supporters cut a ribbon during ribbon cutting ceremony on field

LR celebrates completion of $18M Moretz Stadium renovation

Lenoir-Rhyne University celebrated the completion of its $18 million Moretz Stadium renovation on August 18 with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, champagne toast and fireworks. The event followed more than a year of work on the project.

Grace Chapel is shown with the outdoor lights on in the evening

Grant to support development of resources exploring vocational discernment

A grant has been awarded to the university to develop resources that recognize the impact of trauma on an individual’s readiness for vocational discernment.

Two masked female nursing students stand and look at a notecard

Grant provides scholarships to aspiring LR nurses

The university has received a $220,000 grant from the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation in support of undergraduate nursing scholarships for the 2022-23 school year.

LR alumni and friends break ground with shovels during Moretz Stadium groundbreaking event

Groundbreaking held for Moretz Stadium renovation

On a bright winter day, Lenoir-Rhyne hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation of Moretz Stadium on its Hickory campus on Monday, Jan. 24. The stadium is home to football and men’s and women’s lacrosse.

LR announces major renovations to Moretz Stadium

Moretz Stadium has served LR since 1924. Renovations will bring new grandstands, bleachers, a press box and President's Box, suites, concession areas, a new video board, entrances and more. Parking is also being added to the practice field for Bears Club members.