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Chris Wilson appears in Ada and the Engine

College is an opportunity, and Chris Wilson ’24 has made it his mission to seize the day every day and soak up every experience that comes his way.

The joy of academic discovery

Outside her community health major, Lauren Witke '23 has challenged herself with coursework in every discipline and found all knowledge has a function and purpose.

President Fred Whitt and Dean Katie Fisher playing Mario Kart

Esports are for everyone

With Mario Kart Mondays and other events planned throughout the spring semester, Esports are sharing fun and team spirit with the whole campus.

A Cappella Choir members perform in Grace Chapel

A Cappella Choir and Brass Ensemble spring 2023 tour

From March 24-26 the ensembles will perform in Lenoir, Cary and Salisbury, NC sacred and secular compositions from a variety of eras.

Engineering physics program expands to meet industry needs, adds faculty

Courtney McGahee, Ph.D., and Ben Madison, M.S., will expand student experience with automation and alignment with professional networks.

LTSS Names New Rector and Dean

The Rev. Dr. Chad Rimmer will assume the leadership role at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary starting on April 1.

Show gratitude early and often

As director of stewardship and donor engagement, Whitney Durham Franklin spends her days showing appreciation for Bears near and far — reminding them LR is always home.

LR president with community college presidents

Bear Bound: Lenoir-Rhyne Partners with Community Colleges to Expand Access, Lower Costs

In cooperation with 14 community colleges, LR will open access to a four-year degree with seamless transfer procedures and added affordability.

LTSS alumni celebrate the past and support the future

Alumni Day and Day of Giving at LTSS bring together alumni, faculty, staff and current students in a celebration of faith and unity.

Sports pages, protest and profit with Howard Bryant

In the Lenoir-Rhyne Visiting Writers Series, Howard Bryant discusses the business of sports journalism and the winding path of cultural progress.

Joby and Jennifer Giacalone in his truck in 1982

When Joe Bear met Honeybear

In 1982, a newspaper article and a safety pin brought two Lenoir-Rhyne students together to begin a lifelong love.

Rising Hope Farms students and volunteer with horse

MPH student raising funds and hope

Completing his MPH, Alex Summers moved from classroom to community with fundraising to support the therapy programs at Rising Hope Farms.