• Winter Weather Updates

    Return to Normal Operations - Tuesday, Feb. 3

    Lenoir-Rhyne will return to normal, in-person operations beginning Tuesday, Feb. 3, on all three campus locations.

    • Road conditions: We recognize that road conditions may remain hazardous in some areas and that travel may still be challenging.
    • Students: Those unable to travel safely to campus should communicate directly with their instructors to discuss absences.
    • Faculty and staff: Those unable to travel safely to campus should communicate directly with their supervisor to discuss appropriate arrangements.
    • Your safety remains our top priority, and we appreciate your continued communication and flexibility as we transition back to normal operations.
    • The university community is also invited to join President McGee for a Welcome Back Warm-Up on Tuesday from 8:30–9:30 a.m. in the Cromer Center on the Hickory campus. Stop by to enjoy donuts, coffee and hot chocolate as we reconnect and welcome one another back to campus.

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Local alumni named to Hickory’s Top 10 Under 40 list

Alumni Rachel Heck ’11 and Brandon Pope ’08 have been named to this year’s Top 10 Under 40 list by the Hickory Young Professionals.
Landon Arey with Candace and Robert Arey
Following in the family footsteps with Bear Bound

50 years after his grandparents graduated from LR, Landon Arey '25 has followed their legacy toward his own bright future.
Students walking on campus
LR ranked nationally as “Best Value”

In its 2023-24 rankings, U.S. News and World Report recognized LR among the best universities in the South for value and social mobility.

Rev. Dr. Chad Rimmer
LTSS installation service scheduled for new rector and dean

The Rev. Dr. Chad Rimmer will be officially installed as rector and dean of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (LTSS) during a special service in Columbia on November 9, 2023.
Shweta Kailani
Collaboration, connections and innovation

The newly named director for the Center for Teaching and Learning, Shweta Kailani, MBA, to bring an expertise and drive for educational excellence and student success to the unversity.
Choir singing in Grace Chapel
Choral students join statewide honors choir

Eight Lenoir-Rhyne students will head to Duke University, where they'll learn from acclaimed composer Rosephayne Powell and collaborate with fellow choral performers in the NCACDA State Honors Choir.
Jeff Vahlbusch
Founding dean of Fritz Honors College brings inclusive vision

Interdisciplinary scholarship, extensive experience and a commitment to diversity and inclusion define leadership that will shape the Fritz Honors College.
Senta Harvey
Senta Harvey joins LR as director of development

With experience ranging from Disney to the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, Harvey turns her skills and passion to helping LR grow.
Marching band entering Moretz Stadium
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.

Screens showing Martin Luther statue
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.
Reagan Womack in the lab
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.
Alexis Douglas working
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.