Owens teaches creative writing at Lenoir-Rhyne and has mentored hundreds of student writers. Now he brings that same commitment to his new role as Hickorys first poet laureate.
Carly Anne Yorks celebration of silly science has garnered national media attention, most recently earning a spot on Science News 2025 book list.
With ambition, adaptability and community, Elijah Yang 25 shaped his Lenoir-Rhyne journey, pursuing research, music, leadership and personal growth while preparing for graduate study and medical school.
Bold, driven and visible all around campus, Avelyn Paulino 26, MBA 27, leads with purpose and inspires confidence wherever she goes.
A special game-day reunion brought the Mauney family home to LR, where generations have learned, served and given back to the university that helped shape their lives.
LR students Lindsay Gustafson 27, Cody Stagner 27, Brysen Rodriguez 28 and Aaron Hollar 26 joined the 2025 North Carolina Intercollegiate Honor Band, showcasing talent, teamwork and collaboration.
Lenoir-Rhyne is charging forwardremoving barriers, expanding opportunity and shaping tomorrows leaders through a preeminent, purpose-driven student experience.
From family tradition to the Fritz Honors College, psychology major Avery Webb 26 embraces mentorship, research and leadership opportunities to shape her college experience and future.
Michael Deckard's students have explored Indigenous knowledge and expression in their coursework and at the Rooted in the Mountains Symposium, gaining perspectives that extend beyond the classroom.
A $250,000 gift from Shurtape Technologies brings the Cromer Center one step closer to a modern refreshnew spaces, improved accessibility, and even more energy in the heart of campus life.
Marking 80 years since the end of World War II, Lenoir-Rhyne honors the students who lost their lives in the war and the veterans whose return reshaped campus life.
