Pope’s research at the Burren College of Art will examine how experiences of awe and wonder can be translated into art that inspires environmental stewardship.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist Tim Egan will visit Lenoir-Rhyne in March 2027 to deliver the inaugural Huffman Lecture on Social Justice, focused on democracy and civic responsibility.
Through leadership, mentorship and service, these retiring faculty and staff members helped shape the culture and community of LR.
Lenoir-Rhyne's impact extends far beyond campus, contributing more than $113.6 million annually to the Unifour economy while strengthening the region's workforce and quality of life.
From ethics to AI to pinball, Glenn McGee, Ph.D., brings his own perspective on higher education, student success and life at Lenoir-Rhyne alongside President Summer McGee.
Go beyond the headlines as Lenoir-Rhyne President Summer McGee, Ph.D., reflects on leadership, community and the values shaping Lenoir-Rhyne’s future in this wide-ranging Q&A.
After immigrating from Korea to Hawaii, Agnes Park crossed a continent to attend Lenoir-Rhyne. She graduated in 1924, and in 2025, her granddaughter traced the journey of one of the first international Bears.
Lenoir-Rhyne has formed a search committee to lead the national search for the university’s next provost following the announcement that Provost Jennifer Burris, Ph.D. has accepted an appointment as president of Buffalo State University.
Across ceremonies held in Hickory, Asheville and Columbia on May 7-9, LR celebrated 578 undergraduate and graduate students earning their degrees and stepping into their next chapters as alumni.
SOURCE 2026 highlighted student excellence across a range of disciplines, featuring Honors Thesis Competition winners and the inaugural Bears Engage awards.
Lenoir-Rhyne University students presented original research and earned statewide recognition, earning six awards at the 2026 North Carolina Academy of Science meeting.
More than 820 new undergraduate students have deposited as of National College Decision Day, including the largest first-year class in university history.
