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Laura Hope Gill on a boat with Scottish coastline in the background

Exploring the world of narrative healthcare

Poet, artist and professor Laura Hope-Gill, MFA, studies and shares the healing potential of storytelling here and abroad, opening up a new approach to healthcare for her students.

Kerry Thompson places academic hoods on DNP graduates at 2024 commencement

DNP students fully certified for clinical practice

The class of 2024 Doctor of Nursing Practice graduates have achieved a 100 percent passing rate on the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification exams for the second year in a row.

Visiting Writers Series Invited Authors Mary Roach, Andrew Aydin and Lucky Diaz

Authors announced for 36th season of Visiting Writers Series

The Visiting Writers Series will host New York Times Bestselling authors Mary Roach and Andrew Aydin. The Little Read will welcome six-time Emmy-nominated musician, children’s television personality and author Lucky Diaz.

Left, Dr. Fred Whitt, shakes hands with Dr. Carly York, on right

Faculty, staff welcomed to new academic year with opening celebration

To mark the beginning of the 2024-25 academic year, faculty and staff gathered in Belk Centrum at the annual opening celebration on August 22.

Decommissioning service set as part of seminary move to Hickory campus

Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary will host a special decommissioning service on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 3 p.m. to commemorate the move of the seminary from Columbia, South Carolina, to Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Hickory campus.

Isaac Riggs laughs with friends in the midst of a crowd at Final Flip

Meet the Prez: Isaac Riggs ’25

The 2024-25 Student Government Association president is a serious runner, a secret musician, a Scooby-Doo fan and a leader who wants to improve students' lives.

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Introducing the Bear Bucket List

Starting in fall 2024, LR students will have a guide to immerse themselves in university culture and traditions, try new experiences and win a few prizes.

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Connect to campus this Welcome Weekend

The 2024-25 academic year will kick off on Friday, August 23 with Welcome Weekend, a full itinerary of festivities, informational sessions and community engagement that will make new and returning Bears feel at home.

Banners on light posts along the quad by Mauney-Schaeffer during installation in late spring

Summer renovations provide a fresh start for the fall semester

Improvements around campus include HVAC units in Isenhour dorm rooms, fresh paint, new floors as well as cutting-edge technology in Rhyne building classrooms and much more.

Lenoir-Rhyne President Dr. Fred Whitt announces retirement

Lenoir-Rhyne University’s 12th President, Dr. Fred Whitt, has announced that he plans to retire at the of the 2024-25 academic year, ending what will be 50 years of a distinguished career in higher education.

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Nursing class of 2024 achieves 100% NCLEX pass rate

LR nursing students consistently excel on the National Council Licensure Examination required of all nurses in the U.S. This year's graduates join a small percentage of programs nationwide with perfect performance.

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New members named to Alumni Association Board of Directors

The Lenoir-Rhyne University Alumni Association has approved nine new and returning board members, whose terms will run June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2027.