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A tree stands in front of the Minges science building

Growing up in Hickory, Jesica Trejo-Trejo ’24 has grown to love being from a smaller city. After earning her associate's degree from Catawba Valley Community College, she transferred to Lenoir-Rhyne to pursue a degree in biology.

"A Lenoir-Rhyne Christmas" - Dec. 1-3

“A Lenoir-Rhyne Christmas,” the university’s annual holiday concert, will be held Thursday, Dec. 1–3 with four showings. Tickets are available starting Oct. 20.

Making connections with assistant provost Jeni Wyatt

Jeni Wyatt has joined Lenoir-Rhyne as the university’s first assistant provost for undergraduate education.

Second transfer is the charm

With a love for Hickory and the culture at Lenoir-Rhyne, transfer student Aasia McNeil '24 found her home at LR with the volleyball team.

Kristi Hilton poses with the black bear statue on campus

A second chance to follow a dream

Kristi Hilton ’24 returned to college after a five year break to pursue a life-long goal of becoming an occupational therapist.

A black and white archive photo of Highland Hall

Bringing ghost tours back for the living

Throughout the month of October, the Office of Undergraduate Admission is leading a limited series of haunted campus tours.

Three students stand together and smile at the camera while holding a sign

Putting first-generation students first

To help first-generation students acclimate to the challenges of college life, staff from the Lohr Learning Commons have created First-Gen Fridays – giving students an opportunity to learn campus resources, greet program advisors from all over campus and enjoy a snack.

School of Counseling names new chair

Kerrie Fuenfhausen, Ph.D., has been appointed the new chair of the School of Counseling and Human Services. In this role she will oversee the counseling programs on LR's three campuses.

A coach, left, and student-athlete, right, stand outside and smile at the camera

Great coaches make great Bears

To celebrate National Coaches Day on October 6, student-athletes took a few moments to share some of their favorite moments with their coaches, in words and photos.

Claire Pope stands in an art classroom with students around her

Field of hope and art

In partnership with Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina, assistant art professor Claire Pope is leading The Meadow Project – a one year documentation of the regrowth of a 3-acre field that had previously been damaged by agricultural overuse.

Joe Bear gives high fives to kids outside Moretz Stadium

Friends, family and football highlight Homecoming and Family Weekend

Lenoir-Rhyne University welcomes alumni, families, students, friends and fans to campus for Homecoming and Family Weekend Oct. 21-23.

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.