The Cannon Charitable Trust has awarded Lenoir-Rhyne a $100,000 grant to revitalize Rudisill Library, enhancing its spaces, technology and accessibility.
At the 2025 Homecoming parade, cheers followed a motorcycle and sidecar as the Rev. Joe Shumate ’51, M.Div. ’54, and sister Kathleen Tucker ’51 returned to LR on their latest adventure.
Join the Lenoir-Rhyne Playmakers for a thrilling journey of song, dance and timeless storytelling brought to life in an immersive performance.
Faculty, students, alumni and community members gathered as Lenoir-Rhyne celebrated the inauguration of its 13th president, marking a bright vision for the future.
For decades, 29 families have shown unwavering devotion to Lenoir-Rhyne, giving year after year to support future generations of Bears.
LR theatre major Kaylyn Hall '28 spent the summer touring with Missoula Children’s Theatre, mentoring young performers and sharing live theatre with children in communities across five states.
With more than a decade in student affairs, Danny Wooten joins Lenoir-Rhyne as director of student involvement and leadership, focusing on belonging and engagement.
Lenoir-Rhyne expands access to higher education with a bold initiative that removes tuition costs for families across the Carolinas.
At 72, Rolanda Gilliard blends decades of service in social work and teaching with a lifelong love of writing, sharing faith through her ministry.
From reunions and campus celebrations to the inauguration of President McGee, Lenoir-Rhyne’s Homecoming weekend October 16-18 will highlight tradition, connection and new beginnings.
Lenoir-Rhyne has been named a Top 15 Best Value university among all universities in the Southern region in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings released today.
