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A student utilizes a computer translator.

Disability services make LR accessible to all

The Disability Services Office works with students to address various needs such as providing help with note taking, books on tape or e-text, alternate testing arrangements, assistive technology and more.

Daniel Grimm, Ph.D., named LR distinguished professor

Daniel Grimm, Ph.D., has stood on the front lines of microbiology and medical research for Duke University Medical Center and directed government labs. For his work guiding LR students, he has been recognized as a distinguished professor.

Closing church makes $300,000 gift to LTSS

When the former Redeemer Lutheran Church in Virginia decided to close its doors to due low membership, the remaining members liquidated most of the church's assets and put $300,000 into a scholarship for future generations of seminarians.

Hank and Bernice McCrorie on the graduation stage receiving their honorary degrees.

Longtime Bears earn honorary doctorates

Hank and Bernice McCrorie have been longtime friends of Lenoir-Rhyne, in addition to serving on the board of visitors and members and as supporters of many campus initiatives.

Tera Peña working on a computer in the quad.

Senior overcomes loss of parents, becomes triple major

Tera Peña tragically lost both of her parents, but she didn't let that stop from her from achieving the dreams they had for her graduating as a triple major in accounting, finance and economics.

LR recognizes special group of seniors in commencement ceremonies

Being able to recognize our graduating seniors with a dedicated, in-person ceremony in a safe manner is important to us, and we are happy to be able to honor them in this way.

Year-end awards recognize impact makers on campus

Lenoir-Rhyne University recognizes students, faculty, and staff who made significant contributions to the mission and vision of the University.

LR leadership program making immediate impact

Cathy Horton is chair of the culinary arts and hospitality management programs at AB Tech, and she took what she learned in the leadership program to develop a new course and curriculum.

Spencer Welland working in a radiation therapy lab.

Graduating senior aims to help others as medical physicist

Spencer Welland doesn't have a medical background, but he's using his skills in engineering and physics to make a difference in oncology as he works to become a medical physicist.

Jillian Petersen in a biology lab with an ultraviolet camera.

Biology major graduates in three years to become a vet

Jillian Petersen earned an associate's in high school and has pursued her passion for animals as a biology student at LR where she has studied zebrafish and is a member of the horse riding club. All of it prepared her to graduate early and head off to veterinarian school.

LTSS professor talking to students in a classroom.

LTSS earns 10-year accreditation

The seminary was recognized by the Association of Theological Schools for its commitment to be an inclusive community, for its faculty and staff who demonstrated genuine passion about their faith and care for students, as well as its relationship with Lenoir-Rhyne.

Four generations of the Stevenson family together.

Homework & honeymoons: Stevensons find love at LR

Bill Stevenson came to Lenoir-Rhyne for an education, and he left with a wife. His children and grandchildren turned it into a family tradition with three consecutive generations of his family meeting their spouse as a student at LR.