A supportive, inclusive community

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.

Bertrand Awana

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.

Bertrand Awana MBA '20

Multicultural Affairs


Student paints Black Lives Matter mural on wall at local art center

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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News & Events

Mickey Payseur and Madeleine Dassow place the presidential medallion on Summer McGee

Faculty, students, alumni and community members gathered as Lenoir-Rhyne celebrated the inauguration of its 13th president, marking a bright vision for the future.

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Kaylyn Hall stands on top of the MCT Red Truck in her Baloo the Bear costume.

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.

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