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Kiera Elliott standing in front of the Rhyne Building

This is inspiration: the class of 2024

Lineberger Scholar and Cantos editor Kiera Elliott '24 has rubbed elbows with the literary giants of the Visiting Writers Series. Someday she plans to become one of them.

LTSS Video Update from Rev. Dr. Chad Rimmer

An update for LTSS alumni on Alumni Day success, dates for the next LTSS alumni forums, Hickory campus visit and Columbia commencement.

Class officers Diego Sanjuan and Bethany Perry lead the line of 2024 graduates

LR to host commencement ceremonies for 2024 graduating classes

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.

Aerial view of LTSS campus with City of Columbia skyline

Honorary doctorate to be awarded to the Reverend Virginia Aebischer

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.

Creativity that Builds Community

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

Automation of Decision Making

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

You Are Already Enough

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

Students walk across a bridge on a sunny day

Redefining a Region Through Research

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

Legacy Bear

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

Students arrive in PE Monroe auditorium for the Student Life Awards

Celebrating the best of LR

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

Rocky Boy’s Reservation located in north central Montana. Photo courtesy of USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service.

An exploration of land and church history

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.”

From the seminary to Senegal

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.