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Lenoir-Rhyne earns dual recognition in U.S. News & World Report rankings

In the "Regional Universities (South)" category, LR came in at #51 overall and at #18 in the "Best Value" subcategory, underscoring a commitment to providing an accessible, high-quality educational experience.

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LR receives historic donation for seminary

In honor of his family and his Lutheran faith, Robert Isenhour Jr. has committed $7 million, the largest single donation ever pledged to LR and the seminary.

Lenoir-Rhyne appoints interim athletic director

Lenoir-Rhyne is pleased to announce the appointment of Roachel Laney as the university’s Interim Athletic Director. This appointment comes as LR embarks on a national search for a permanent athletic director to lead its Division II athletics program.

LR Athletic Director Resigns

Lenoir-Rhyne University has announced that Vice President for Athletics Kim Pate has resigned from her position effective today. Pate was hired in March 2016 to replace longtime athletic director Neill McGeachy.

Playmakers open 2024-2025 season with thoughts and thrills

The troupe will present an examination of democracy with "What the Constitution Means to Me" in September, followed by the creepy kookiness of "The Addams Family" in October and November.

Campus community invited to listening sessions for presidential search

Lenoir-Rhyne is seeking input from the entire college community as it begins its search for a new president. The university will host a series of listening sessions where students, faculty and staff can share their thoughts and priorities for the future of the institution.

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Lenoir-Rhyne Presidential Search Committee named

The Lenoir-Rhyne University board of trustees announced today the formation of a presidential search committee to lead the search for the 13th president of Lenoir-Rhyne.

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Exploring the world of narrative healthcare

Poet, artist and professor Laura Hope-Gill, MFA, studies and shares the healing potential of storytelling here and abroad, opening up a new approach to healthcare for her students.

Kerry Thompson places academic hoods on DNP graduates at 2024 commencement

DNP students fully certified for clinical practice

The class of 2024 Doctor of Nursing Practice graduates have achieved a 100 percent passing rate on the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification exams for the second year in a row.

Visiting Writers Series Invited Authors Mary Roach, Andrew Aydin and Lucky Diaz

Authors announced for 36th season of Visiting Writers Series

The Visiting Writers Series will host New York Times Bestselling authors Mary Roach and Andrew Aydin. The Little Read will welcome six-time Emmy-nominated musician, children’s television personality and author Lucky Diaz.

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Faculty, staff welcomed to new academic year with opening celebration

To mark the beginning of the 2024-25 academic year, faculty and staff gathered in Belk Centrum at the annual opening celebration on August 22.

Decommissioning service set as part of seminary move to Hickory campus

Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary will host a special decommissioning service on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 3 p.m. to commemorate the move of the seminary from Columbia, South Carolina, to Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Hickory campus.