• Welcome Dr. Summer McGee as LR’s 13th President

    Lenoir-Rhyne University Board of Trustees Appoints Dr. Summer McGee as President
    Lenoir-Rhyne University has selected Summer McGee, Ph.D, as the institution’s 13th president. Her appointment was enthusiastically approved by the Lenoir-Rhyne Board of Trustees after a national search.

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Public Health Minor


A public health minor offers you the opportunity to explore the critical issues that impact community health and well-being. Through interdisciplinary coursework, you gain foundational knowledge in disease prevention, health promotion and policy analysis, equipping you with the skills to address public health challenges on both local and global scales. 

Whether you're pursuing a career in healthcare, policy or social services, this minor complements your major by providing a deeper understanding of the factors that shape public health outcomes.