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From Hickory to the Hill: Alumna builds career in Washington

Virginia Hinzman '19 has always trusted her intuition – it took one visit to Lenoir-Rhyne's campus to know it was the place for her and that same intuition helped her begin building her successful career in politics.

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Alumni Association Board of Directors names new board members

After receiving numerous nominations, the Lenoir-Rhyne University Alumni Association has approved eight new board members.

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Everybody sings

Thanks to a grant from the United Arts Council of Catawba County – the Lenoir-Rhyne Summer Youth Music Choral Camp was able to increase available space to students in the community.

Division II Athletics Directors Association selects LR's Kim Pate as president

The Division II Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) has selected Kim Pate, vice president of athletics at Lenoir-Rhyne University, to serve as president for the 2022-23 membership year.

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University ends fiscal year with historic fundraising success

With support from alumni, parents and friends, Lenoir-Rhyne University raised a record amount of funds and commitments in the past fiscal year in support of students, academic programs and athletics.

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Student makes practical use of seminary coursework

Ben Rogers '24 felt a calling to become a church elder in the United Methodist Conference so he knew he wanted to find a seminary close to home. After enrolling at nearby LTSS, he found not only a program that fit his geographical requirements but also one that helped him in his daily ministry.

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University closed June 20 in observance of Juneteenth

On Monday, June 20, Lenoir-Rhyne University will be closed for a Day of Observance in recognition of Juneteenth.

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New university partnership to expand number of North Carolina teachers

Elizabeth City State University and Lenoir-Rhyne University have launched a new partnership offering ECSU students and alumni a tuition discount for pursuing Master of Arts in Teaching degree at Lenoir-Rhyne.

LR Hires Inaugural Vice President for Mission, Engagement and Innovation

Lenoir-Rhyne has hired Laura Crawley, Ph.D., as the inaugural vice president for mission, engagement and innovation. In addition, Crawley will hold the rank of non-tenure track professor of history. Crawley will begin her role July 1 and will report directly to Lenoir-Rhyne President Dr. Fred Whitt.

Alumna entrepreneur launches organizing business

As part of a family of entrepreneurs – Chelsea Robbins McQueen ’13 has launched her new business, Simply Organized by Chelsea – helping clients transform spaces through decluttering and organization.

Alumnus shares veteran’s story of hope in new book

A chance meeting with a fellow veteran inspired alumnus Mark Hager '99 to write his book: “The Last of the 357th Infantry: Harold Frank’s WWII Story of Faith and Courage.”

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Retirees recognized for service to university, students

With the closing of another academic year, the Bear family says goodbye to five faculty and staff members retiring after more than 20 years of service to the university.