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A masked professor hands out papers to masked students on the first day of classes.

As local positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise, the mask mandate on campus has been extended until further notice.

The Charge bear statue, located on campus, is seen in the early morning light.

University recognized in national rankings

With the release of the latest U.S. News & World Report and Niche rankings, Lenoir-Rhyne University has placed in top categories amongst peers.

A maintenance worker installs a new street sign on campus.

From College Drive to Spuller Way

University renames street on campus in honor of beloved professor

Lineup released for 2021-22 Visiting Writers Series

The university has welcomed celebrated authors, poets, editors and more to campus in order to present their distinguished work to students, faculty and staff.

Playmakers return, announces auditions

Lenoir-Rhyne announces audition calls for its 2021 Playmakers production of "Next to Normal." The auditions are Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. in Belk Centrum.

'Flick' is Employee of the Year

Flicker joined LR in 2002 and was promoted to head athletic trainer in 2011. In 2019, he was promoted to senior associate athletic director having covered nearly every team in his tenure.

Construction underway on the football practice field

Renovations welcome students to campus

Structures were upgraded, cleaned and offices were moved around to better utilize space on Lenoir-Rhyne's campus.

LR announces major renovations to Moretz Stadium

Moretz Stadium has served LR since 1924. Renovations will bring new grandstands, bleachers, a press box and President's Box, suites, concession areas, a new video board, entrances and more. Parking is also being added to the practice field for Bears Club members.

New HR Director joins LR

A veteran human resources manager with nearly 15 years of experience, Angelene Fortune was the senior strategic human resource business partner for HCA Healthcare, formerly known as Mission Health System, before being promoted to human resource manager.

An LR student studying elephants at the North Carolina Zoo

Senior studies African elephants at NC Zoo

Throneburg is tasked with collecting observational data on Louie the elephant to develop the NC Zoo's understanding of his daily behaviors. She is also tasked with recording interactions between Louie and the zoo's four females — Rafiki, Nekhanda, Tonga and Batir — as they integrate into a herd.

Theology, Black church studies and hip hop professor joins LTSS

Moss is nearing completion of his doctoral degree from Princeton Theological Seminary, and he will teach courses on practical theology, Black church studies and hip hop culture.

Former Joe Bear returns as campus pastor

Alumnus — and former Joe Bear mascot — the Rev. Todd Cutter is coming home to serve as university campus pastor and director of spiritual life.