• Welcome Dr. Summer McGee as LR’s 13th President

    Lenoir-Rhyne University Board of Trustees Appoints Dr. Summer McGee as President
    Lenoir-Rhyne University has selected Summer McGee, Ph.D, as the institution’s 13th president. Her appointment was enthusiastically approved by the Lenoir-Rhyne Board of Trustees after a national search.

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Upcoming Event Live Steams

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.


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

A YouTube link to the live stream will be provided on this page and on the commencement page as we get closer to the event date.

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

News & Events

A student walks down a sidewalk under flowering trees to the right and Grace Chapel and LR banner visible to the left

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Students in the audience at the 2025 Student Life Awards

A shining night of celebration and community, the Student Life Awards returned to honor the passion, leadership, and spirit that define LR’s campus life.

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