University Leadership
The university is governed by the board of trustees, led by university president Dr. Summer McGee and directed by the president's cabinet, a group composed of academic and administrative vice presidents.
As the 13th president of Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ, Dr. Summer McGee is guiding the university toward a new standard of excellence in private higher education.
President's Office
As the 13th president of Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ, Dr. Summer McGee leads the university and works to uphold LR's mission, core values and operations.
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- President's Cabinet
The President's Cabinet is comprised of senior university administrators and advisory staff. The cabinet meets weekly and works with the president, trustees and academic leadership in an advisory role and oversees the operation of the university. - Board of Trustees
The governing body of Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ, the Board of Trustees, is responsible for upholding the mission and vision of the university. - Board of Visitors
The Board of Visitors functions as an advisory arm of the board of trustees, serving as a source of information of potential institutional connections, providing support to advancement and identifying ways the university can be of service to the community.
The Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ strategic plan, entitled Pivoting to a New Level of Excellence, is the result of a year-long process that engaged the entire Lenoir-Rhyne community and was enthusiastically endorsed by ou
The strategic plan aims to grow enrollment, improve retention and graduation rates, increase net revenue to invest in infrastructure, implement high impact practices, expand giving, enhance our story and more.
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A $265,000 grant from the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation will provide scholarships for undergraduate nursing students at Lenoir-Rhyne in 2025–26, supporting women pursuing careers that serve the healthcare needs of their communities.
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Twelve years in, LR’s summer music camp continues to grow, and this year’s combined format gave students even more ways to collaborate, create and build community through music.
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