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To mark the beginning of the 2022-23 academic year, faculty and staff gathered at the annual opening celebration on August 17.

Beginning this fall, Lenoir-Rhyne will offer new undergraduate majors in five high-growth career fields through a new partnership with Rize Education and the Lower Cost Models for Independent Colleges (LCMC) Consortium.

Virginia Hinzman '19 has always trusted her intuition – it took one visit to Lenoir-Rhyne's campus to know it was the place for her and that same intuition helped her begin building her successful career in politics.

After receiving numerous nominations, the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Alumni Association has approved eight new board members.

Thanks to a grant from the United Arts Council of Catawba County – the Lenoir-Rhyne Summer Youth Music Choral Camp was able to increase available space to students in the community.

The Division II Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) has selected Kim Pate, vice president of athletics at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø, to serve as president for the 2022-23 membership year.

With support from alumni, parents and friends, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø raised a record amount of funds and commitments in the past fiscal year in support of students, academic programs and athletics.

Ben Rogers '24 felt a calling to become a church elder in the United Methodist Conference so he knew he wanted to find a seminary close to home. After enrolling at nearby LTSS, he found not only a program that fit his geographical requirements but also one that helped him in his daily ministry. ​

On Monday, June 20, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø will be closed for a Day of Observance in recognition of Juneteenth.

Elizabeth City State University and 91³Ô¹ÏÍø have launched a new partnership offering ECSU students and alumni a tuition discount for pursuing Master of Arts in Teaching degree at Lenoir-Rhyne.

Lenoir-Rhyne has hired Laura Crawley, Ph.D., as the inaugural vice president for mission, engagement and innovation. In addition, Crawley will hold the rank of non-tenure track professor of history. Crawley will begin her role July 1 and will report directly to Lenoir-Rhyne President Dr. Fred Whitt.

As part of a family of entrepreneurs – Chelsea Robbins McQueen ’13 has launched her new business, Simply Organized by Chelsea – helping clients transform spaces through decluttering and organization.