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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Shreve has 16 years of experience in professional finances, including the last eight years in higher education for Salem College and the University of Mount Olive.

LR faculty and students participate in a national program offered by Interfaith Youth core to address vaccine hesitancy and help improve access to vaccination for underserved communities.

LR's strong sense of community and ability to navigate veteran-specific challenges have made it a military-friendly school with scores of veterans enrolled at LR in any given year.

Jamal Stroud MA '18 watched as a stranger rolled up, packed up all his belongings in a garbage bag and took him to the car. It was happening. He was going to a new house with new people.

A native of Lexington, North Carolina, Olivia Nunn has never really been one to go the easy route or follow the crowd. Rather she's opted for adventure and the road less traveled.