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Heart of a champion: student-athlete chases her dreams

Through focus, determination and commitment, tennis student-athlete Spencer Cochran has swept many matches during her four years as an undergraduate and will cross the stage this week with her degree in exercise science.

Unique LR program opens doors to Catawba Valley Community College students

An innovative partnership between Lenoir-Rhyne University and Catawba Valley Community College will allow CVCC students to live on LR’s campus this fall and participate in student life at a four-year college while also taking classes at CVCC.

Passionate about the next generation of learners

Watching both parents serve as educators, Cameron Baute grew up wanting to follow in their footsteps. On Friday, he will be one step closer to welcoming students to his own classroom when he receives his degree in elementary education.

Focused on limitless future in nursing

Nixa Rivera is a mother, grandmother and once she walks across the stage this Friday at commencement – she will also add the title of registered nurse.

Eric Jackson stands on the football field during a game with his teammates

Graduate blazes trail at Lenoir-Rhyne

Eric Jackson is more than a student-athlete. After graduation, Jackson aspires to use his leadership and classroom experiences gained at Lenoir-Rhyne to shape his business acumen in a technology role.

Business professional and student advocate

Graduating MBA student Jaycie Beam's passion for helping students is taking her back to her community college roots.

Student nurses work with classmates as part of a disaster simulation

Putting learned skills into action

As part of an annual disaster drill, nursing students applied classroom knowledge during a realistic emergency simulation.

Five people stand together on a baseball field

Student persists in earning degree despite losing both parents

After the loss of both parents in late 2020, student-athlete Andy Lopez did not let any obstacle stand in the way of his achievements. On May 6 he will earn a degree in exercise science.

Headshots of Mindy Makant and Craig Schriber

LR appoints new deans for academic colleges

Lenoir-Rhyne University has appointed Mindy Makant as dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and Craig Schreiber as dean of the Charles M. Snipes College of Business and Economics.

Fostering an entrepreneurial spirit

Fostering an entrepreneurial attitude, Christian Sullivan mapped his success at LR with a tailor-made internship. Now the 2022 grad is armed with the skills to run his landscape business.

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Faculty, students recognized at year-end awards

With the closing of another academic year, the university has recognized some of its exemplary students and faculty members at the annual year-end awards on April 25.

Meagan’s Journey

One Lenoir-Rhyne student’s path to graduating college took a significant detour after suffering a stroke. But now, Meagan Rufty is set to graduate on May 6 with her bachelor’s degree in elementary education.