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Michael Eric Dyson, globally renowned scholar, to speak at LR on Sept. 15

Dyson’s rise from humble roots in Detroit to his present perch as a world class intellectual, noted author of 21 books, prominent leader and national media fixture testify to his extraordinary talent.

Building community amongst commuters

With an undergraduate student population of more than 800 commuters, these students make up nearly 45 percent of the enrolled student body.

Collage of poets and authors participating in 2022-23 Visiting Writers Series

Visiting Writers Series announces 2022-23 lineup of authors and poets

The Visiting Writers Series returns for its 34th season and will host a variety of authors, poets, editors and more on campus this academic year.

Moretz stadium benefactors and supporters cut a ribbon during ribbon cutting ceremony on field

LR celebrates completion of $18M Moretz Stadium renovation

Lenoir-Rhyne University celebrated the completion of its $18 million Moretz Stadium renovation on August 18 with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, champagne toast and fireworks. The event followed more than a year of work on the project.

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Faculty, staff welcomed and outstanding service recognized at opening celebration

To mark the beginning of the 2022-23 academic year, faculty and staff gathered at the annual opening celebration on August 17.

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Five new degree programs offered in high-demand career fields

Beginning this fall, Lenoir-Rhyne will offer new undergraduate majors in five high-growth career fields through a new partnership with Rize Education and the Lower Cost Models for Independent Colleges (LCMC) Consortium.

From Hickory to the Hill: Alumna builds career in Washington

Virginia Hinzman '19 has always trusted her intuition – it took one visit to Lenoir-Rhyne's campus to know it was the place for her and that same intuition helped her begin building her successful career in politics.

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Alumni Association Board of Directors names new board members

After receiving numerous nominations, the Lenoir-Rhyne University Alumni Association has approved eight new board members.

A student sings in an indoor choral classroom

Everybody sings

Thanks to a grant from the United Arts Council of Catawba County – the Lenoir-Rhyne Summer Youth Music Choral Camp was able to increase available space to students in the community.

Division II Athletics Directors Association selects LR's Kim Pate as president

The Division II Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) has selected Kim Pate, vice president of athletics at Lenoir-Rhyne University, to serve as president for the 2022-23 membership year.

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University ends fiscal year with historic fundraising success

With support from alumni, parents and friends, Lenoir-Rhyne University raised a record amount of funds and commitments in the past fiscal year in support of students, academic programs and athletics.

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Student makes practical use of seminary coursework

Ben Rogers '24 felt a calling to become a church elder in the United Methodist Conference so he knew he wanted to find a seminary close to home. After enrolling at nearby LTSS, he found not only a program that fit his geographical requirements but also one that helped him in his daily ministry.