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The 2024-25 academic year will kick off on Friday, August 23 with Welcome Weekend, a full itinerary of festivities, informational sessions and community engagement that will make new and returning Bears feel at home.

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Summer renovations provide a fresh start for the fall semester

Improvements around campus include HVAC units in Isenhour dorm rooms, fresh paint, new floors as well as cutting-edge technology in Rhyne building classrooms and much more.

Lenoir-Rhyne President Dr. Fred Whitt announces retirement

Lenoir-Rhyne University’s 12th President, Dr. Fred Whitt, has announced that he plans to retire at the of the 2024-25 academic year, ending what will be 50 years of a distinguished career in higher education.

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Nursing class of 2024 achieves 100% NCLEX pass rate

LR nursing students consistently excel on the National Council Licensure Examination required of all nurses in the U.S. This year's graduates join a small percentage of programs nationwide with perfect performance.

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New members named to Alumni Association Board of Directors

The Lenoir-Rhyne University Alumni Association has approved nine new and returning board members, whose terms will run June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2027.

Providing support to ensure success

Lenoir-Rhyne has named veteran classroom teacher and school administrator Deby Mitchell, Ed.D., as the university's new director of disability services.

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Lenoir-Rhyne receives $1.2 million National Science Foundation grant

Awarded through the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program, the funds will diversify STEM education by providing scholarships for Master of Arts in teaching students specializing in STEM subjects.

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Lenoir-Rhyne named to Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll

The honor roll recognizes colleges and universities around the world that are creating innovative and effective support strategies for transfer students.

Studying abroad with support from the State Department

Melanie Mora '25 has been planning to study abroad in South Korea for more than a year. Now the U.S. Department of State is supporting her studies through the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.

LR names new chair of the School of Nursing

Tabitha Toney '99, Ph.D., will lead the program with an eye toward excellence and a heart for patient care.

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An exceptional year of fundraising success

Thanks to the support of alumni, families and friends, Lenoir-Rhyne University celebrated the end of another successful fiscal year on May 31, 2024.

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LTSS hosts Q&A at North Carolina Synod Gathering

Keeping the lines of communication open, the Rev Dr. Chad Rimmer took questions from LTSS alumni to provide updates and clarity about the seminary's upcoming relocation.