Interim university pastor Vern Kinard, M.Div. ’18, talks about finding his way back to Lenoir-Rhyne, creating a place of belonging, and the connections between music, faith and community.
Kevin Miller ’26 turned his love of riding in Western North Carolina into an entrepreneurial venture — with help from LR and a shot at $30,000 in a statewide startup competition.
Lenoir-Rhyne University has surpassed the $90 million goal of its Charge Forward comprehensive campaign ahead of schedule, reaching a historic milestone in the largest fundraising campaign in university history.
First-year student Ethan Craig ’30 turned a summer internship at the Mitford Museum into hands-on experience in museum curation — and caught a glimpse of the places his passion for art might someday lead.
Lenoir-Rhyne University will mark a milestone throughout the 2026-27 academic year, celebrating 135 years of educating leaders, serving communities and transforming lives.
Who are the newest Bears? Get to know Lenoir-Rhyne’s record-breaking incoming class by exploring the facts about where they’re coming from, what they’ll study and more.
Record enrollment, historic fundraising and major campus investments set the stage for Lenoir-Rhyne’s 2026-27 academic year as the university builds for the future.
Nine days of events welcome Bears to campus with LR traditions, new activities and opportunities to connect with the university and Hickory communities.
Mentorship transformed Dominic Jackson's college experience. As Lenoir-Rhyne's new assistant dean of students, he's helping students find purpose, belonging and opportunities for growth.
From “Pretty in Pink” to bestselling memoirs, the actor, director and author will kick off the Visiting Writers Series with a discussion of his latest book, “Who Needs Friends.”
A landmark commitment from Cliff '76 and Amy Ritchie names the university's newest signature facility and launches a bold new era for student wellness.
A Hickory native with more than 16 years of prior service at LR, Wood brings broad experience in academic innovation, student success and regional partnerships to the university’s chief academic role.
