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Becca Fox works with young students in aquatics lab

As a special events intern at the North Carolina Aquarium, Becca Fox ’23 traveled a path of career discovery, conservation and cute baby animals.

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Recognition and remembrance at the golden Bear reunion

On October 21 — as part of 2022 Homecoming festivities — the class of 1972 marked its golden anniversary with a reunion in the Cromer Center banquet room, celebrating the community these classmates have built and maintained over 50 years and countless miles.

Looking through a student-centered lens

In October 2022, Lenoir-Rhyne named Leah Beth Hubbard the new assistant vice president for the Office of Mission, Engagement and Innovation, where she will manage the many ways the university engages with potential and current students as well as the larger community.

Vance Blackfox lecture series focuses on forgotten history

In a three-part lecture series sponsored by the Living Well Center for Vocation and Purpose, Vance Blackfox — Indigenous theologian and activist — reveals the history of Indigenous peoples in North America.

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Home is where the opportunities are

Growing up in Hickory, Jesica Trejo-Trejo ’24 has grown to love being from a smaller city. After earning her associate's degree from Catawba Valley Community College, she transferred to Lenoir-Rhyne to pursue a degree in biology.

"A Lenoir-Rhyne Christmas" - Dec. 1-3

“A Lenoir-Rhyne Christmas,” the university’s annual holiday concert, will be held Thursday, Dec. 1–3 with four showings. Tickets are available starting Oct. 20.

Making connections with assistant provost Jeni Wyatt

Jeni Wyatt has joined Lenoir-Rhyne as the university’s first assistant provost for undergraduate education.

Second transfer is the charm

With a love for Hickory and the culture at Lenoir-Rhyne, transfer student Aasia McNeil '24 found her home at LR with the volleyball team.

Kristi Hilton poses with the black bear statue on campus

A second chance to follow a dream

Kristi Hilton ’24 returned to college after a five year break to pursue a life-long goal of becoming an occupational therapist.

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Bringing ghost tours back for the living

Throughout the month of October, the Office of Undergraduate Admission is leading a limited series of haunted campus tours.

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Putting first-generation students first

To help first-generation students acclimate to the challenges of college life, staff from the Lohr Learning Commons have created First-Gen Fridays – giving students an opportunity to learn campus resources, greet program advisors from all over campus and enjoy a snack.

School of Counseling names new chair

Kerrie Fuenfhausen, Ph.D., has been appointed the new chair of the School of Counseling and Human Services. In this role she will oversee the counseling programs on LR's three campuses.