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The second week in May, ӣ������ will hold commencement ceremonies recognizing the Class of 2023 at our three campus locations in Hickory, N.C., Asheville, N.C. and Columbia, S.C.

Lisa Boernigen '23 has made a name for herself as a star swimmer at Lenoir-Rhyne. Her relationships with her classmates has made LR a home away from home for the Munich native, and now her academic achievements are leading her to graduate school at Duke University.

William Blair '23 plans to use his engineering physics degree to serve the community by working with Rebuilding Together of the Triangle to help vulnerable homeowners with high-quality home repairs and upgrades.

The National Cherry Blossom Parade put the Lenoir-Rhyne marching band on the national stage. Getting there took years of commitment and perseverance.

A reception and dinner on April 14 honored alumni who have served Lenoir-Rhyne and their home communities with distinction and Bear spirit.

At the 2023 conference of the North Carolina Academy of Sciences, seven LR students presented their honors research while three others were elected as officers to the Collegiate Academy.

In the competitive world of college hoops, Rick Barnes has made his mark for 36 years, building programs, winning games and readying players for the pros. It all started right here in Hickory.

For their last show of the 2022-2023 season, the Playmakers perform, in partnership with The Little Read, a play about friendship and belonging, two familiar ideas for the troupe.

From April 18 to 22, the campus and community will participate in a weeklong celebration of Naomi Shihab Nye's sequel to the 2019 Little Read selection “The Turtle of Oman.”

Partnership with the Broadcasting Education Association offers Lenoir-Rhyne students access to resources to expand marketable communication skills.

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity allowed students to explore the City of Light while meeting and competing with peers from around the globe.

The Lenoir-Rhyne board of trustees approved tenure and promotions at its March meetings along with approval of posthumous emeritus status for David Dreyer, Ph.D., who passed in December 2022.