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After receiving numerous nominations, the 91�Թ��� 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 91�Թ���, to serve as president for the 2022-23 membership year.

With support from alumni, parents and friends, 91�Թ��� 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, 91�Թ��� will be closed for a Day of Observance in recognition of Juneteenth.

Elizabeth City State University and 91�Թ��� 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.

A chance meeting with a fellow veteran inspired alumnus Mark Hager '99 to write his book: “The Last of the 357th Infantry: Harold Frank’s WWII Story of Faith and Courage.”

With the closing of another academic year, the Bear family says goodbye to five faculty and staff members retiring after more than 20 years of service to the university.

A grant has been awarded to the university to develop resources that recognize the impact of trauma on an individual’s readiness for vocational discernment.