• Welcome Dr. Summer McGee as LR’s 13th President

    Lenoir-Rhyne University Board of Trustees Appoints Dr. Summer McGee as President
    Lenoir-Rhyne University has selected Summer McGee, Ph.D, as the institution’s 13th president. Her appointment was enthusiastically approved by the Lenoir-Rhyne Board of Trustees after a national search.

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Inclusion & Compliance Advisory Council


This advisory committee provides guidance to senior leadership on matters related to mission, engagement, inclusion, compliance and institutional practices to ensure LR remains a welcoming and engaging campus for all members of our community.

Term: Two academic years
Meetings: Monthly

Council Members


  • Eric Brandon, Enrollment Management and International Affairs
  • Jennifer Burris, Provost
  • Todd Cutter, University Pastor, Director of Spiritual Life and Director of Cornerstone Counseling
  • Katrina Devore, Athletics
  • Amy Hedricks, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Lesly James, Occupational Therapy, Columbia Campus
  • Walter Kennedy, Student Life
  • Michael Lemke, College of Education
  • Ryan Luhrs, College of Fine Arts and Communication
  • Cat Niekro, Vice President Advancement and Marketing
  • Terry Phillips, Director of Multicultural Affairs, DEI
  • Kim Price, College of Health Science
  • Revonda Reed, Assistant Vice President and Director Human Resources 
  • Christina Walker, College of Business

News & Events

A student walks down a sidewalk under flowering trees to the right and Grace Chapel and LR banner visible to the left

The prestigious Carnegie Classifications place LR among a select group of institutions nationwide for focus on professional programs, student access and career outcomes.

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Students in the audience at the 2025 Student Life Awards

A shining night of celebration and community, the Student Life Awards returned to honor the passion, leadership, and spirit that define LR’s campus life.

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