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Centennial celebration honors musical talent

The university celebrates its first century of bands on the Hickory campus with a performance and reception.

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Three-day symposium to focus on mental health, caring, addiction and recovery

The aim of the symposium, scheduled for March 30, 31 and April 1, is to address the national mental health crisis on a local level by targeting two vulnerable groups in the community — hospitality workers and students.

Alumni stand in chapel and read from the hymnal

LTSS Alumni and Friends Make Their Mark

Alumni gathered for the second annual Day of Giving for Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary of Lenoir-Rhyne and the seminary’s annual Alumni Day on Thursday, Feb. 17.

Administrators from Lenoir-Rhyne University and Mars Hill University sign partnership agreement at table

Lenoir-Rhyne University, Mars Hill University forge partnership

Lenoir-Rhyne University and Mars Hill University have partnered to ease the transition for Mars Hill undergraduate students and alumni who enroll in Lenoir-Rhyne master’s-level degree programs.

Geraldine Ledezma-Garcia works with an elementary student in classroom at table

Pursuing purpose for equitable education

Geraldine Ledezma Garcia ’22 has truly made the most of her student experience at Lenoir-Rhyne. From her involvement in the Teaching Scholars program and as a founder of the Latin Hispanic Student Alliance to her leadership role as a resident assistant, she’s explored many opportunities to learn where her true passions lie.

Changing lives and life-changing moments

Summer Kindley '24 isn’t afraid to push the boundaries. Her journey at Lenoir-Rhyne is different from the traditional student but defining moments have helped her push those boundaries toward her career goal.

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Survey finds 96 percent of LR grads employed or continuing education

According to the results of a First Destination survey administered by the Office of Institutional Advancement, 96 percent of 2021 LR graduates are employed or enrolled in higher education programs six months after graduation.

Mission in Music

In collaboration with Western Piedmont Symphony, renowned baritone Sidney Outlaw held a voice master class with alumna Alexandria McKneely as part of a learning experience for students.

Student showcase celebrates Black excellence

In celebration of Black History Month, students performed in a showcase to connect as a community and celebrate Black excellence.

Scott Woodard promoted to director

The university has named longtime employee Scott Woodard to serve as director of conferences and events.

Finding purpose through chaplaincy

Many told Stephen Abbott he had a calling on his life as a young boy. However, his calling in ministry happened later in life due to different circumstances and the way God shaped his story.

A story of grace

Faith has always played a prominent role in Kristen Baker’s life, and the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary continues to shape her faith and ministry. After working in corporate America for several years, yet feeling the call to ministry, Baker started classes in the Master of Divinity program in 2019.