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Rocket team members secure their 2025 rocket to the launch rail in the Texas desert

AeroBears reach new heights at IREC 2025

In 2025, the AeroBears hit a new high with their most advanced rocket yet — overcoming sandstorms, hail and making their mark among fierce international competition.

Whitney Stewart and Brenda Wilson show their LR nursing pins

A tradition of care, from one nurse to another

As Whitney Stewart ’25 begins her nursing career, she’s guided by Brenda Watson ’64 — one of LR’s first nursing graduates and her soon-to-be grandmother-in-law.

Summer McGee and Joe Bear shake hands in front of George Hall

Lenoir-Rhyne forms committee for presidential inauguration

The countdown to inauguration has begun. LR has formed a cross-campus committee to plan the celebration of President Summer McGee’s official installation this October.

Exterior upper floor of the Daniel Efird Rhyne Building.

Alumni association welcomes new and returning directors

Get to know the new and returning members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors and why they’re committed to making a difference for the future of LR.

Lina San Juan Martinez sits on a wall with Granada in the background

Rooted in culture, driven by connection

From Hickory to Spain and back again, Lina San Juan Martinez ’25 is building a future in international education one connection at a time.

Visiting Writers Series receives grant for Pulitzer winner Percival Everett

The $10,000 grant from Arts Culture Catawba will fund the January 21 appearance of the author whose "James" re-imagines "Huckleberry Finn."

Mike Gerbitz works behind a computer screen in a campus lab

SMART and going places

One scholarship. Full tuition. A job after graduation. Michael Gerbitz ’27 just unlocked one of the best deals in higher education: the Department of Defense SMART Scholarship.

The Lenoir-Rhyne University sign at the entrance to the quad

Lenoir-Rhyne greets new trustees for 2025

Four new members bring leadership and experience to the Lenoir-Rhyne University Board of Trustees, as the university also honors the dedicated service of those concluding their terms.

Board of Trustees welcomes new leadership

A dedicated alumnus and seasoned financial expert, Mickey Payseur ’73 brings decades of leadership and love for Lenoir-Rhyne to his new role as chair of the Board of Trustees.

A professor gestures toward the projection screen in a full classroom

LR to implement new software for scheduling events and reserving rooms

25Live, a streamlined, mobile-friendly platform will enhance campus-wide scheduling, coordination and efficiency.

9 students holding thank you signs jump in the air in front of Shaw Plaza

Lenoir-Rhyne University celebrates record-breaking $16 million fundraising year

Donor support in FY25 exceeded expectations across key areas, boosting scholarships, campus improvements and strategic initiatives.

Four LR students walking on City Walk in Hickory

Study shows significant economic impact Lenoir-Rhyne brings to region

Lenoir-Rhyne delivers a substantial economic boost to the Unifour region— encompassing the counties of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba—generating $113.6 million in added income during the 2022-23 fiscal year, according to a new study.