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Upcoming Event Live Steams


Hickory Commencement Ceremony
YouTube Live Stream
Friday, May 9, 2025, at 6 p.m.
Moretz Stadium (rain location Shuford Arena)

Recent Live Steams

Welcome Event & Reception for LR's 13th President: Dr. Summer McGee
Friday, April 25, 2025; 10-10:30 a.m.
Belk Centrum


LTSS Alumni Day

Holy Eucharist Service
Grace Chapel | 10-11 a.m. (live stream goes live at 9:50 a.m.)          
The Holy Eucharist Service will be broadcast via live stream from Grace Chapel at Lenoir-Rhyne University. The service includes a memorial service for alumni who have died in the last year and recognition of classes. Bishop Phyllis Milton of the Virginia Synod will preside.

Yost Lecture:
Savanna Sullivan, Lutheran World Federation Program Executive for Youth
Belk Centrum | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (live stream goes live at 11:20 a.m.)

Afternoon Forum
Belk Centrum | 2:15 p.m. (live stream goes live at 2:05 p.m.)
The Yost Lecture is a distinguished annual event featuring prominent voices in theology and ministry. ELCA Bishop Elizabeth Eaton will speak on the future of theological education and LTSS. Includes a presentation of Bedenbaugh Award to The Rev. Christine Stoxen* M.Div. '00 and a town hall discussion. 

*The Rev. Christine Stoxen will share her remarks via a prerecorded message due to a previous commitment.

News & Events

Student talking to a representative at career fair with other booths visible in the background

LR graduates look forward to a bright future. 98% of the class of 2024 is currently engaged in full-time work or graduate school.

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Processional of graduates in robes pause to touch the model of the Charge as they enter Moretz stadium for commencement

On the Hickory campus, 505 students received their degrees, along with 50 in Columbia and 72 in Asheville, during the 2025 Commencement ceremonies.

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