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25Live, a streamlined, mobile-friendly platform will enhance campus-wide scheduling, coordination and efficiency.

Donor support in FY25 exceeded expectations across key areas, boosting scholarships, campus improvements and strategic initiatives.

Lenoir-Rhyne delivers a substantial economic boost to the Unifour region— encompassing the counties of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba—generating $113.6 million in added income during the 2022-23 fiscal year, according to a new study.

Please be advised about recent developments concerning international students and exchange visitors (F, M and J visa categories). Recent reports indicate that the U.S. Department of State has temporarily paused the scheduling of new visa interview appointments at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide.

Thanks to a generous endowment from Kate Esch ’70, Kate’s Cupboard will open this fall in the Cromer Center with 24/7 access to fresh food, personal care items and more.

How one alumna's dreams evolved into an award-winning reporting career. Her journey shows how unexpected paths can lead to purpose, impact and lasting change.

A childhood curiosity about politics led Marcus Slade ’15, MPA, to a career shaping policy and advocating for gun safety across the country.

Unity, friendship and philanthropy at the heart of LR Fraternity and Sorority Life.

Twelve Lenoir-Rhyne faculty and staff reached significant achievements and transitions as the 2024-25 academic year drew to a close.

LR graduates look forward to a bright future. 98% of the class of 2024 is currently engaged in full-time work or graduate school.

On the Hickory campus, 505 students received their degrees, along with 50 in Columbia and 72 in Asheville, during the 2025 Commencement ceremonies.

At Lenoir-Rhyne, Meredith Cecil '25 has become a seeing soul — grounded in purpose, alive in her art, and finally, fully herself.