Inclusion & Compliance
LR fosters an inclusive and welcoming environment for all at the university.
Lenoir-Rhyne University seeks to become a nationally recognized liberal arts institution of choice, known for building leaders for tomorrow. To reach this goal and to continue to foster the development of the whole person, we understand the value of inclusion and compliance within our campus community.
As a growing university, we encourage members from all backgrounds, who bring with them a desire for excellence, integrity, care and curiosity, to join our campus family.
We encourage students, faculty and staff to reach beyond what has always been comfortable and stretch to learn about the many cultures and people that surround them.
We strive for a campus climate in which all members are able to freely express their identity.
Through meaningful interactions with those who have different perspectives, we as a community better understand ourselves and our potential. By valuing these differences and commonalities, we foster community and prepare for the multifaceted working world.
LR supported me the most when nobody was there... during school breaks when I could not go to my home. I’m thankful to God and LR community for helping me become the person I inspire to be.
Multicultural Affairs

The Office of Multicultural Affairs aspires to create and support a community that welcomes people of all backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
We strive to reflect these differences in all that we do. As a university community, we seek to ensure that everyone has equal access to the education and resource opportunities available at Lenoir-Rhyne.
Multicultural Affairs organizes and co-sponsors dynamic programs, ranging from speakers and films to cultural celebrations, each representing a small piece of LR. All are welcome to any and all events, clubs or programs.
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Award-winning author Percival Everett drew a near-capacity crowd to Lenoir-Rhyne University as he reflected on writing, reading, race and the power of fiction to shape how we move through the world.
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When plans shifted during the Walk for Peace, a stop at Lenoir-Rhyne’s Columbia location became a powerful moment of connection, rest and shared spiritual practice.
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