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Kabre Heck working with mass spectrometry equipment.

In the final semester of her Ph.D., Kabre Heck '19 has accumulated honors and accolades – including an NIH fellowship. Now she looks to a future and a new research niche.

Playmakers in performance of "Fun Home."

LR theatre wins 2023 NCTC Award

The Lenoir-Rhyne theatre program won a high honor in the 2023 North Carolina Theatre Conference Awards in recognition of the program's artistic and educational excellence.

Conversation and unity: LTSS professor joins Lutheran-Catholic Dialogue

For more than 50 years, Lutheran and Catholic scholars have met to tackle serious questions of faith and doctrine. This year, Justin Nickel, Ph.D., joined the conversation.

Supporting first responders and family

Now the public safety chaplain for the City of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., Jay Ortiz pursued his path to chaplaincy with continuing education at LTSS.

Kjell Bakken with ELCA bishop and Matt Hansen

Curiosity and the call

Kjell Bakken, M.Div. '26, followed his curiosity all the way to the 13th Lutheran World Federation Assembly in Poland to connect with the worldwide church.

Sharing stories in ministry and media

Matt Hansen, M.Div. '24, left marketing to answer the call to ministry. At the 13th Lutheran World Federation Assembly, he found the intersection of his past and future career paths.

Jane Elliot to keynote for annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day prayer breakfast

The Lenoir-Rhyne will sponsor and host the university’s second annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Prayer Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 15.

Students use Career Closet for professional wear

Truist Foundation ensures continued support for internships with $50,000 grant

The contribution to the Internship Support Fund will help student interns fund professional wear, commuting costs, temporary housing and more.

One Body, One Spirit, One Hope

In September, two LTSS students joined the gathering of global Lutherans in Poland, where helped promote a message of unity, inclusivity and sustainability.

Supporting the student experience through development

Lenoir-Rhyne welcomes Chase Cross, director of development, who brings energy and passion to philanthropy.

Generosity sparks new record of giving on Giving Tuesday

Lenoir Rhyne celebrates the success of Giving Tuesday, an annual global giving movement for the causes and organizations we care about most.

30 years from professor to assistant provost

Newly appointed assistant provost Michael McGee has done a little of everything at LR. His newest role may be the most exciting one yet.