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Traditions and togetherness define 2023 Homecoming Weekend at LR

Celebrate all things LR with a weekend packed with reunions, tailgates, parades, get-togethers and more.

Behind the scenes of an award-winning video

LR's 2022 "Bears Give Back" video has been recognized among the best media in educational advancement in the CASE 2023 Circle of Excellence.

When computer science and chemistry collide

In her summer internship, chemistry major Reagan Womack '24 worked closely with the cutting-edge methodologies changing the way research is done.

Sharing hope and skills at NC Works

As part of the prestigious State of North Carolina Internship Program, Alexis Douglas spent the summer improving her community one job at a time.

Casey Enright named director of student involvement and leadership

The newest member of the student life team brings open communication and creative thinking to bring open the doors of campus and community involvement.

Summer adventures in occupational therapy

Experience is everything in the health sciences, which led Brianna Abernathy '24 into two very different summer internships in occupational therapy.

Lineup of authors and illustrators announced for Visiting Writers Series 35th season

The Lenoir-Rhyne University Visiting Writers Series returns in September for its 35th season and will host an impressive and engaging variety of authors, poets, artists and more on campus this academic year.

Collaboration and cooperation at Hickory Higher-Ed Summit

Administrators, faculty and staff from Lenoir-Rhyne, Appalachian State, CVCC and other Hickory-area institutions are working together to build a better future for the whole region.

The first day of a lifetime: Rudee and Robi

Devon and Kay Boan — known as Rudee and Robi in their LR days — met on the first day of orientation in 1973, a life-changing moment on the steps in Cromer Center.

Opening celebration welcomes faculty, staff to new academic year

To mark the beginning of another academic year, the university has recognized some of its exemplary faculty and staff members at the annual opening celebration on August 17.

Welcome Weekend makes campus feel like home

Bears arriving on campus for the 2023-24 school year can expect a full slate of fun and friends to celebrate the new semester.

Amy Hedrick named interim dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Amy Hedrick, Ph.D., brings a long record of leadership and academic excellence to her new role at the helm of humanities and social sciences.