• Return to Normal University Operations on Thursday, Feb. 20

    Lenoir-Rhyne University will return to normal university operations on Thursday, Feb. 20, at our all of our campus locations—Hickory, Columbia and Asheville. Classes will resume as scheduled, and all offices will be open.

    UPDATE: Feb. 20, 9:15 a.m. (from Academic Affairs)
    Due to the recent weather changes in Hickory, you may opt to move your classes to remote delivery today if you have concerns about safely traveling to campus. If you choose to hold classes remotely, please notify your students and your dean as soon as possible.

    For those holding in-person classes, we ask that you exercise flexibility with attendance policies, understanding that some students may face transportation challenges or safety concerns. Students should not feel compelled to risk unsafe travel conditions to attend class.

    Please communicate your teaching plans to your students and your dean.

    Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring everyone's safety while maintaining academic continuity.

Make a Lasting Impact

Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarships

Combine your love for STEM with a career in teaching to make a meaningful impact in classrooms of high-need school districts.

STEM Teacher and Student in Science Lab

The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship, funded by the National Science Foundation, offers a unique opportunity to earn a tuition-free Master of Arts in Teaching degree at Lenoir-Rhyne University.

Our program offers fully asynchronous online coursework, in-person field work and student teaching in your community. It can be completed in as little as 12 months, equipping you to earn your teaching license in a STEM subject and embark on a rewarding career in education.

  • Full tuition scholarship for our Master of Arts in Teaching program
  • Designed for non-education degree students
  • 100% online coursework with convenient class schedule
  • Cohort program with a summer start (summer 1, summer 2, fall and spring terms)
  • Field work in a public school near you
  • Mentorship during your first year of teaching
  • Praxis II support provided
  • Professional development opportunities and LR Summer STEM Institute
  • Support for job placement that meets requirements of the program

Eligibility

By joining our program, you gain valuable teaching experience, earn an advanced degree and make a tangible difference in your community. Our first cohort of scholars will begin coursework during the summer 2025 term. 

To be eligible for a Noyce Scholarship, you must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident
  • Hold a bachelor's degree in an eligible science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) field with a cumulative 3.0 or better GPA
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Engineering
    • Geosciences
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Or related fields 
  • Commit to teaching in a high-need school district for two years for every year of scholarship
  • Demonstrate a passion for education and equity

Take the Next Step

Take the next step in shaping the future of STEM education and inspire the next generation of STEM leaders. Apply for admission to LR graduate school today. 

For more information, contact Stephanie Woodard, Ph.D. at stephanie.woodard@lr.edu to explore this exciting opportunity and start your journey toward becoming a STEM teacher.

*This scholarship is federally funded and follows federal funding regulations.