• TECHNOLOGY UPDATE

    May 8, 2026, 1 p.m.: Canvas and PowerCampus services have been restored following the May 7 national Canvas outage. IT continues to monitor systems as operations return to normal. Contact the IT Help Desk if you need assistance.

Parents & Families


Grow, learn and thrive.

We understand that your journey as a parent is filled with excitement, challenges and a strong desire to provide the best opportunities for your student. 

This webpage aims to provide you with resources, information and opportunities to engage in your student's educational journey. 

We invite you to explore this page and discover the range of opportunities that await you. Join us in our commitment to creating an exceptional educational experience for your student, while building lasting connections with fellow parents and families.

News & Events

Red and black streamers fly over smiling graduates on stadium field

Across ceremonies held in Hickory, Asheville and Columbia on May 7-9, LR celebrated 578 undergraduate and graduate students earning their degrees and stepping into their next chapters as alumni.

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Student explaining a display at 2026 SOURCE Day.

SOURCE 2026 highlighted student excellence across a range of disciplines, featuring Honors Thesis Competition winners and the inaugural Bears Engage awards.

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