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Three students stand together and smile at the camera while holding a sign

To help first-generation students acclimate to the challenges of college life, staff from the Lohr Learning Commons have created First-Gen Fridays – giving students an opportunity to learn campus resources, greet program advisors from all over campus and enjoy a snack.

School of Counseling names new chair

Kerrie Fuenfhausen, Ph.D., has been appointed the new chair of the School of Counseling and Human Services. In this role she will oversee the counseling programs on LR's three campuses.

A coach, left, and student-athlete, right, stand outside and smile at the camera

Great coaches make great Bears

To celebrate National Coaches Day on October 6, student-athletes took a few moments to share some of their favorite moments with their coaches, in words and photos.

Claire Pope stands in an art classroom with students around her

Field of hope and art

In partnership with Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina, assistant art professor Claire Pope is leading The Meadow Project – a one year documentation of the regrowth of a 3-acre field that had previously been damaged by agricultural overuse.

Joe Bear gives high fives to kids outside Moretz Stadium

Friends, family and football highlight Homecoming and Family Weekend

Lenoir-Rhyne University welcomes alumni, families, students, friends and fans to campus for Homecoming and Family Weekend Oct. 21-23.

Daffodils bloom on campus in front of the Rhyne building on a sunny day

Cannon Charitable Trusts grants to fund multiple building enhancements

In support of continued efforts to improve the on-campus experience for students, faculty, staff and community members, The Cannon Charitable Trusts have awarded multiple grants totaling $436,990 to Lenoir-Rhyne University.

Marinelli promoted to director of international education

Brittany Marinelli ‘17, M.A. ‘21 has been named the director of international education after serving as interim director of international education for the last year.

A person participating in tele-health counseling sitting in a home office

Lenoir-Rhyne to launch new service to expand mental, medical health resources

Lenoir-Rhyne University will enhance mental health and medical health services on campus through an agreement with TimelyMD, the premier tele-health provider for higher education.

A donkey stands and a horse lays down outside

Bringing the science behind horses to life for a young generation

Blending her passion for horses and studying animal behavior, Assistant Professor of Biology Carly York, Ph.D., has written a children's book exploring the life and behaviors of wild horses.

Two students work in chemistry lab on assignment

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.”

Two students lean against a rocky range overlooking mountains

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.