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Lenoir-Rhyne recognized as among best universities in the South, 7th in South for teaching

The Best Colleges list, which serves as a guide for prospective students and their families, is published annually in the fall by “U.S. News and World Report.”

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Bears exploring nature

With two campus locations in western North Carolina, LR’s Outdoor Club is creating opportunities for students to explore the local trails, mountains and rivers right in their own backyard.

New director of residence life named

Alumna Kellie Medley ’11, M.A. ’14 has been appointed the new director of residence life and is charged with coordinating residence life for approximately 800 students on the Hickory campus.

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Michael Eric Dyson on embracing discomfort

As part of this year's campus read, The Rev. Michael Eric Dyson, Ph.D. visited campus to discuss his book, “Long Time Coming: Reckoning with Race in America,” with the campus and community.

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Asheville campus sees record increase in enrollment

Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville celebrated a milestone with record enrollment numbers for the 2022 fall semester, showing a ten percent increase over last fall’s enrollment.

Seminary dean to retire

The Rev. Dr. Mary Hinkle Shore, rector and dean of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (LTSS) on Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Columbia campus, has announced she will retire at the end of the fall semester following four years of outstanding leadership.

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Sustainable home for a sustainable future

For Mike Stiff, assistant professor of biology, and his wife, building their own home was a way to support their family of four with little debt and have minimal impact on the environment.

University receives $50,000 grant from Truist Foundation for internship support

Thanks to a grant from the Truist Foundation, Lenoir-Rhyne students will now be able to apply for funding to support them as they pursue internships.

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LR hires assistant provost for undergraduate education

Lenoir-Rhyne has hired Jeni Wyatt, Ph.D., as the inaugural assistant provost for undergraduate education. In this role, Wyatt will oversee initiatives that support and enhance the undergraduate experience.

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Communicating science to the public

A new interdisciplinary minor in science communication is giving students the opportunity to develop their skills in communicating science to public audiences.

Michael Eric Dyson, globally renowned scholar, to speak at LR on Sept. 15

Dyson’s rise from humble roots in Detroit to his present perch as a world class intellectual, noted author of 21 books, prominent leader and national media fixture testify to his extraordinary talent.

Building community amongst commuters

With an undergraduate student population of more than 800 commuters, these students make up nearly 45 percent of the enrolled student body.