Once a Bear, Always a Bear

Reunions


Experience the magic of Lenoir-Rhyne by making plans to attend your class reunion. Over Homecoming Weekend, LR will help four classes celebrate milestone reunions.

Class of 1975 | 50th Reunion
Friday, Oct. 17, 2025
6 p.m.
Dassow University Commons

Class of 1985 | 40th Reunion
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
After the football game
Alex Lee and George Hall Lobby

Class of 2000 | 25th Reunion
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
After the football game
Alumni House

Class of 2015 | 10th Reunion
Friday, Oct. 27, 2025
6 p.m.
President’s Suite, Moretz Stadium

Join Your Class in Making a Lasting Impact


Reunions are a time to celebrate the past, reconnect with old friends, and look forward to the future. They are also a perfect opportunity to give back to the institution that has played a significant role in your life. Giving back to LR is a powerful way to show gratitude for the education, opportunities, and friendships you’ve gained. Your contributions, no matter the designation, help to ensure future generations of Bears can enjoy the same transformative experiences that you did. 

All gifts made between June 1, 2024-May 31, 2026, will count toward your class reunion gift and during your reunion event, we will celebrate your class’s collective gifts to LR! 

To make your reunion gift, visit lr.edu/Igive2LRU. If you prefer to talk to a staff member about giving options, contact Stephanie Roberts, director of annual giving, at stephanie.roberts@lr.edu or 828.328.7998

Golden Bear Reunion


Golden Bears are LR alumni who have celebrated their 50th class reunions. A Golden Bear Reunion will be held every other year in an effort to help LR alumni stay connected to the campus and each other. Then next Golden Bear Reunion will be held in the spring of 2026.

Walk of Honor


Commemorate your milestone reunion year by purchasing a brick to be added on the Walk of Honor. With a gift of $250 to The Fund for Lenoir-Rhyne, you can personalize a brick that will be your connection to campus forever. Gifts made to the Walk of Honor will be celebrated in the sum total of the reunion class gift. 

Order a Walk of Honor Brick Today

Update Your Contact Information


Make sure you stay up-to-date on reunion plans by updating your personal contact information.

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