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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.

Lenoir-Rhyne's director of new student programs and engagement believes the best college experiences begin with listening, connection and a welcoming campus culture.

More than 900 handwritten notes from LR alumni welcomed the university's largest incoming class, offering encouragement, campus traditions and a sense of belonging before move-in.

Following a five-month campus-wide engagement process and unanimous approval by the Board of Trustees, Lenoir-Rhyne has adopted revised Mission, Vision and Values that will guide the university's future and provide a clearer, more memorable expression of LR's identity.

Residence halls, dining spaces and athletic facilities will welcome students this fall with a series of upgrades designed to improve everyday campus life.

Isaiah Reyes ’26 shares how his vision for a graffiti wall has become an evolving space where students express creativity, celebrate traditions and leave their mark.

Purchased by South Carolina-based Clear Dot Charter School, the historic campus will continue serving students through an educational mission.

These six alumni bring decades of experience, deep campus connections and a shared commitment to serving future generations of Bears.