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For his research on understanding small retail business continuity during COVID-19, Tom Turner, assistant professor of business, has recently been published in the Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal.

Expressing opinions and news in equal measure

The Rhynean, the university’s student newspaper, has moved to a new website providing students with a launchpad to express themselves in all media forms.

M.Div students and professor in class with students attending virtually over Zoom

Seminary launches hybrid Master of Divinity program

Beginning in fall 2022, LTSS M.Div. students will have the opportunity to complete the curriculum in a hybrid format as an alternative to residing on or commuting to campus. It will combine remote learning with face-to-face educational experiences.

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Alumni Association presents annual awards

Lenoir-Rhyne University recently honored seven alumni for outstanding service, contributions and achievements.

Two male students work outside on assembling a prototype rocket

Breaking through barriers

Through designs and testing, a team of engineering physics students launched a full-scale prototype rocket that broke the sound barrier.

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Commencement ceremonies scheduled for 2022 graduates

The first week in May, Lenoir-Rhyne University will hold commencement ceremonies recognizing the Class of 2022 with more than 600 undergraduate and graduate students receiving their degrees.

Student returns to school after 20 years; finds home at Lenoir-Rhyne

With a drive for helping others, Jeannine Van Sandt was led to returning to the classroom to pursue a master's degree in counseling.

A group of students sit outside and pass a loaf of bread on a cutting board to each other

Breaking Bread

Philosophy professor Michael Deckard has found bread making to be a great way to destress, work with his hands, and offer a treat to his students.

Scholarship luncheon unites students, benefactors

The annual scholarship luncheon brought together students, donors, faculty and staff to honor the generosity of donors and celebrate scholarship recipients and their academic achievements.

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Grant provides scholarships to aspiring LR nurses

The university has received a $220,000 grant from the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation in support of undergraduate nursing scholarships for the 2022-23 school year.

Lenoir-Rhyne to award honorary degree to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The presentation is part of a national initiative among colleges and universities to honor Zelenskyy’s leadership and show support for the people of Ukraine since Russia invaded the country in February.

D.M. Spratley, right, sits with two students outside during a class

Visiting poet brings new perspectives to students

An award-winning poet, D. M. Spratley uses her storytelling experience to influence and challenge her class as the current writer-in-residence.