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Group of theatre students on stage in a circle

Student-improvised comedy is coming to LR in late 2024, with a little help from the Kenneth K. Millholland and Suzanne G. Millholland Endowment.

A bear through and through

For Mary Ellen Sherrill ’10, ‘Once a Bear, Always a Bear’ is a slogan that guides her life as an alumna and as the newly named director of alumni and donor engagement.

Lee Vue and her children in family portrait

Invested in students and their futures

Lee Vue, MBA '23, found flexibility and support at LR to help her balance work, life and school as she pursued her goals and dreams.

Professor Michael Deckard addresses a class

Faculty research wins funding from Appalachian College Association

Funds totaling almost $40,000 will support inquiries into recreational math, Chinese culture, Indigenous philosophies and local economies.

Leading BEAR Central with knowledge, heart and joy

As the new director of BEAR Central, Teena Brooks, M.A. '17, brings experience and a passionate commitment to student success to the role.

Introducing BEAR Central academic support scheduling through TracCloud

Starting January 22, students have a fast, easy way to schedule tutoring and academic coaching appointments online.

Kabre Heck working with mass spectrometry equipment.

Full circle in research and discovery

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.