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Donor support in FY25 exceeded expectations across key areas, boosting scholarships, campus improvements, and strategic initiatives.

Lenoir-Rhyne delivers a substantial economic boost to the Unifour region— encompassing the counties of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba—generating $113.6 million in added income during the 2022-23 fiscal year, according to a new study.

Please be advised about recent developments concerning international students and exchange visitors (F, M and J visa categories). Recent reports indicate that the U.S. Department of State has temporarily paused the scheduling of new visa interview appointments at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide.

Thanks to a generous endowment from Kate Esch ’70, Kate’s Cupboard will open this fall in the Cromer Center with 24/7 access to fresh food, personal care items and more.

How one alumna's dreams evolved into an award-winning reporting career.

Twelve Lenoir-Rhyne faculty and staff reached significant achievements and transitions as the 2024-25 academic year drew to a close.

LR graduates look forward to a bright future. 98% of the class of 2024 is currently engaged in full-time work or graduate school.

On the Hickory campus, 505 students received their degrees, along with 50 in Columbia and 72 in Asheville, during the 2025 Commencement ceremonies.

At Lenoir-Rhyne, Meredith Cecil '25 has become a seeing soul — grounded in purpose, alive in her art, and finally, fully herself.

From the football field to the classroom, Carson Keaton ’25 has built an active college experience grounded in leadership, education and lifelong connections.

Driven by purpose and perseverance, Jordan Burrell ’25 found his stride at LR—on the football field, in campus leadership, and even in the pool.

From first-gen college student to campus leader, Asia George '25 found purpose, resilience, and a voice for advocacy at Lenoir-Rhyne.