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    Lenoir-Rhyne announces tuition-free guarantee for North and South Carolina students
    With the Lenoir-Rhyne Tuition-Free Guarantee, tuition will never stand in the way of your dreams. Starting in fall 2026, eligible students from North and South Carolina can earn a world-class education tuition-free—powered by scholarships and grants, not loans.

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Once a Bear, Always a Bear

Alumni


Remembering your time as a Bear evokes great pride and memories.

No matter the trends of the day, your days as a Bear were filled with excitement and anticipation.

The Office of Alumni Engagement works to keep all LR Bears connected to the university and each other. We know how special your time was at Lenoir-Rhyne, and we can help you sustain the relationships that made it so.

Events


Join us for HomecomingReunion Weekend, and regional events throughout the year. Take full advantage of these opportunities to connect with classmates, learn something new and have fun along the way.

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Táles Rossetti Fernandes Miranda

I am thankful for all the doors that this institution opened for me, and I’m excited to see what the future holds. I love you, Bear Nation.

Táles Rossetti Fernandes Miranda '20, Engineering Physics

Connect & Learn


Read the latest in Bear news in Profile magazine and connect with long-lost friends. Update your contact information and submit a class note to share personal and professional news with your classmates.

Reminisce about your time at LR by viewing your class year's HACAWA yearbook.

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Alumni Resources


LR alumni have free lifetime access to comprehensive career services. Alumni can also request a transcript or get your master's degree — in Hickory, Asheville, Columbia or online — at a discount through LR's Alumni Advantage program and more. 

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Connect on Social


Stay connected and in the know with the latest in Bear news by following the Office of Alumni Engagement on social.

News & Events

Joe Bear waves to the crowd at the homecoming parade

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.

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Screenshot of redesigned LR homepage show two students in health sciences lab

Lenoir-Rhyne has launched a newly redesigned homepage at www.lr.edu, reflecting a more dynamic, engaging and student-centered online experience for prospective students, current students, families, alumni and the broader LR community.

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