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In the second week of May, Lenoir-Rhyne University will hold commencement ceremonies recognizing the Class of 2024 at our three campus locations in Hickory, N.C., Asheville, N.C. and Columbia, S.C.

The university will grant an honorary doctorate to the Rev. Virginia S. Aebischer, M.Div. ’89, at the May 9 commencement ceremony in Columbia, South Carolina.

From LR to New York, Joshua Mackey '13 gives his all as a creative voice and community advocate.

As rapid advances in generative AI continue, ideas once seen in cartoons — automated robotics and wearable technology — are now part of our daily lives.

Counseling alumna uses empathy and art to help her clients find value outside of their appearance and achievements.

Katherine Gerlaugh, Ph.D., explores the current culture of Hickory, how it's changed over time and been affected by local economics and politics.

Following in her father's footsteps, Amaya Saunders '24 is leaving her mark on LR.

The revamped 2024 Student Life Awards gave students "A Night to Remember" with recognition and celebration of the joys of being a Bear.

Susan McArver, Ph.D., took a deep dive into the role of the church behind the history of colonization and domination over Indigenous peoples in the Americas during her fall Explore Course, “The Land and its Inhabitants.”

The Rev. Dr. Beverly Wallace, M.Div. ’96, has joined LTSS as director of the Center for Lifelong Learning.

In November 2022, a routine email check put Josh Kenst, MTS ’23, on a path that led him to a year long global mission program in Senegal.

Demmi Ramos '25 started April with the distinction of being the first Goldwater Scholarship recipient in LR history -- and it only got more interesting from there.