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LR grad student offers free yoga classes for first responders

LR grad student offers free yoga classes for first responders

Jun 18 2020

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LR announces plans for returning to campus this fall

LR announces plans for returning to campus this fall

Jun 15 2020

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LR professors dive into pandemic discussion with free 10-week COVID Class

LR professors dive into pandemic discussion with free 10-week COVID Class

May 27 2020

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LR professor and alumnus seek to combat food deserts

LR professor and alumnus seek to combat food deserts

May 27 2020

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Lenoir-Rhyne University names new vice president of business and finance

Lenoir-Rhyne University names new vice president of business and finance

May 20 2020

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Congratulations Class of 2020!

Congratulations Class of 2020!

May 8 2020

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Lenoir-Rhyne University to reschedule spring 2020 commencement

Lenoir-Rhyne University to reschedule spring 2020 commencement

Apr 1 2020

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Cannon Charitable Trusts grant funds structural enhancements at Lenoir-Rhyne University

Cannon Charitable Trusts grant funds structural enhancements at Lenoir-Rhyne University

Oct 8 2019

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Lenoir-Rhyne University earns larger program status in Carnegie classifications; joins other universities that achieve national rank

Lenoir-Rhyne University earns larger program status in Carnegie classifications; joins other universities that achieve national rank

Oct 3 2019

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Lenoir-Rhyne announces fall enrollment numbers; numbers indicate more than a decade of consecutive growth

Lenoir-Rhyne announces fall enrollment numbers; numbers indicate more than a decade of consecutive growth

Sep 2 2019

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Lenoir-Rhyne University launches five-year strategic plan

Lenoir-Rhyne University launches five-year strategic plan

Aug 6 2019

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Lenoir-Rhyne celebrates fundraising results

Lenoir-Rhyne celebrates fundraising results

Jun 17 2019

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Lenoir-Rhyne University adopts tobacco-free policy across all campuses

Lenoir-Rhyne University adopts tobacco-free policy across all campuses

May 30 2019

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Lenoir-Rhyne University to host four commencement ceremonies; University confers more than 550 undergraduate and graduate degrees

Lenoir-Rhyne University to host four commencement ceremonies; University confers more than 550 undergraduate and graduate degrees

May 6 2019

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Lenoir-Rhyne University adopts tobacco-free policy across all campuses

Lenoir-Rhyne University adopts tobacco-free policy across all campuses

Feb 15 2019

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LR and City of Hickory to host Fourth Annual 5K event

LR and City of Hickory to host Fourth Annual 5K event

Feb 12 2019

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Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary names new rector and dean

Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary names new rector and dean

Jan 24 2019

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LR's Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary to host discernment event

LR's Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary to host discernment event

Jan 10 2019

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LTSS to host Stewardship Symposium

LTSS to host Stewardship Symposium

Dec 20 2018

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Lenoir-Rhyne University presents diplomas to graduates at fall 2018 Commencement

Lenoir-Rhyne University presents diplomas to graduates at fall 2018 Commencement

Dec 13 2018

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LR offers live discussion sessions with admission counselors

LR offers live discussion sessions with admission counselors

Nov 9 2018

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Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary announces search for new position

Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary announces search for new position

Oct 4 2018

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LR's Occupational Therapy students serve community

LR's Occupational Therapy students serve community

Aug 24 2018

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LRU prepares for largest incoming freshman class in history

LRU prepares for largest incoming freshman class in history

Aug 16 2018

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University City Commission extends Friends of LR program

University City Commission extends Friends of LR program

Jul 5 2018

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Lenoir-Rhyne announces new dean of University library services

Lenoir-Rhyne announces new dean of University library services

Jul 5 2018

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Lenoir-Rhyne announces Visiting Writers Series 30th Anniversary Season

Lenoir-Rhyne announces Visiting Writers Series 30th Anniversary Season

Jun 14 2018

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Lenoir-Rhyne holds commencement ceremony in Columbia, SC

Lenoir-Rhyne holds commencement ceremony in Columbia, SC

May 21 2018

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Lenoir-Rhyne announces hiring of new provost

Lenoir-Rhyne announces hiring of new provost

May 11 2018

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LR joins Koinonia of Columbia to host Earth Day event

LR joins Koinonia of Columbia to host Earth Day event

Apr 25 2018

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Lenoir-Rhyne University receives Cannon Charitable Trusts grant

Lenoir-Rhyne University receives Cannon Charitable Trusts grant

Apr 24 2018

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Lenoir-Rhyne University professor receives Fulbright award

Lenoir-Rhyne University professor receives Fulbright award

Feb 26 2018

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Lenoir-Rhyne University to host 3rd Annual 5k event

Lenoir-Rhyne University to host 3rd Annual 5k event

Feb 13 2018

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Lenoir-Rhyne University adds new graduate program

Lenoir-Rhyne University adds new graduate program

Feb 8 2018

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Lenoir-Rhyne celebrates the legacy of Larry Hall

Lenoir-Rhyne celebrates the legacy of Larry Hall

Feb 6 2018

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LRU announces hiring of Interim Provost

LRU announces hiring of Interim Provost

Feb 6 2018

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National Geographic Traveler Magazine Names Hickory, Asheville, & Columbia to Best Small Cities List

National Geographic Traveler Magazine Names Hickory, Asheville, & Columbia to Best Small Cities List

Jan 26 2018

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LRU holds fall Commencement Ceremony

LRU holds fall Commencement Ceremony

Dec 19 2017

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Lunch and Learn event to be hosted at LRU's Columbia Center

Lunch and Learn event to be hosted at LRU's Columbia Center

Nov 13 2017

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LRU names Chief Operations Director of Columbia Campus

LRU names Chief Operations Director of Columbia Campus

Nov 1 2017

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LRU to host Health and Wellness Carnival

LRU to host Health and Wellness Carnival

Oct 31 2017

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LRU opens Health Sciences Center in Columbia, SC

LRU opens Health Sciences Center in Columbia, SC

Oct 31 2017

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Stewardship Symposium to be hosted on LRU's Columbia Campus

Stewardship Symposium to be hosted on LRU's Columbia Campus

Oct 20 2017

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LRU's Institute for Faith and Learning welcomes Martha Stortz

LRU's Institute for Faith and Learning welcomes Martha Stortz

Oct 11 2017

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LRU names Executive Director of Development for Columbia and Asheville

LRU names Executive Director of Development for Columbia and Asheville

Oct 6 2017

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Homecoming celebration planned at LRU

Homecoming celebration planned at LRU

Sep 29 2017

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LRU's Academy of Faith and Leadership features Dr. Haider Warraich

LRU's Academy of Faith and Leadership features Dr. Haider Warraich

Sep 19 2017

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Lenoir-Rhyne University celebrates Presidential Inauguration

Lenoir-Rhyne University celebrates Presidential Inauguration

Sep 11 2017

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LRU's Institute for Faith and Learning welcomes Randall Balmer

LRU's Institute for Faith and Learning welcomes Randall Balmer

Sep 11 2017

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Public Safety Chaplaincy Certification Program's inaugural class graduates

Public Safety Chaplaincy Certification Program's inaugural class graduates

Sep 7 2017

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