Lenoir-Rhyne University Alumni Association

Lenoir-Rhyne University Alumni Association

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Welcome to the official page for the Lenoir-Rhyne University Office of Alumni Engagement. "Once a Bear, Always a Bear!"

Welcome to the official page for the Lenoir-Rhyne University Alumni Association

Whether you are a current student, alumni, or a community member, we invite you to explore our page and feel reconnected with LR!

🐻 "Once a Bear, Always a Bear!" 🐻 Whether you are a current student, alumni, friend of LR, or an interested community member, we welcome you to explore our page and feel connected or reconnected with Lenoir-Rhyne University!

05/19/2026

Every graduate's story is made possible by the support of donors whose gifts make an incredible impact on our students. Make your impact before May 31 by visiting the link in the comments.

GO BEARS!

Photos from Lenoir-Rhyne University Alumni Association's post 05/07/2026

We had an amazing time celebrating the newest members of the Alumni Association at our Alumni Welcome Party!!

Congratulations to the soon to be alumni of LR! We welcome you with open arms.

Leave a note of encouragement to our soon to be grads in the comments.

05/05/2026

Moments like these are made possible by the support behind the scenes.

As our fiscal year ends May 31, every gift helps shape the Lenoir-Rhyne experience.

Every gift counts toward this year’s impact. To make a gift, visit lr.edu/give.

04/23/2026

Hey Bear Community! As we approach May 31, we’re calling on alumni and friends to come together and give back. Tuition doesn’t cover it all but YOU can help fill that gap. Your support of the Fund for Lenoir-Rhyne empowers students to thrive. Be part of the impact, link in bio!

Photos from Lenoir-Rhyne University Alumni Association's post 04/16/2026

LTSS Day of Giving Update-šŸŽ‰ We did it—100 donors! šŸŽ‰

Thank you, LTSS community! We are so grateful for your generosity and support. Alumni Day has been a wonderful time of fellowship, and we are thankful for each of you who made today special.
If you haven’t made your gift yet, there is still time!

Give by midnight tonight to have your gift count toward Day of Giving—let’s see how far we can go!

04/16/2026

Today is LTSS Day of Giving!

Help us reach our goal of 100 donors by midnight tonight.

Every gift counts—and every donor moves us one step closer.

To give, visit the link in our comments!

Photos from Lenoir-Rhyne University Alumni Association's post 04/15/2026

LTSS Day of Giving is here!

Our seminarians are thriving in their new home— building community, discovering new opportunities, and answering their calls to ministry. Join us today in reaching our goal of 100 donors during LTSS's Sixth Annual Alumni Day and Day of Giving. Help us build on the strong foundation of the seminary as we look forward to our bright future.

Make your gift today! To give, visit the link in our comments.

Photos from Lenoir-Rhyne University Alumni Association's post 04/13/2026

The Alumni Association had an amazing weekend celebrating three alumni events: Alumni Association Awards, Golden Bear Reunion, and the A Ca****la Choir Reunion (not pictured). This weekend was a reminder that no matter when you graduated or attended LR, "Once a Bear, Always a Bear."

Let's congratulate all our choir alumni who celebrated 90 years of the A Ca****la Choir, our alumni from the classes of 1975 and before, and the following award winners:

Clarence L. Pugh Distinguished Alumnus/a Award: Fred A. Zayas '86
Opal L. Moretz Service to the Community: Dr. Juan Esteban Rameriz '07
Opal L. Moretz Service to the University: The Rev. Harry Andrews '71 (not pictured)
Opal L. Moretz Service to the Alumni Association: Melanie Smith Sigmon '84
Rising Star Young Alumnus/a Award: Virginia Hinzman Cabrera '19

For more information on events, be sure to visit our events calendar at calendar.lr.edu.

04/08/2026

Never too late to make an impact šŸ»ā¤ļø Give today & become a Loyal Bear!

03/27/2026

Send in your 90s pics in the comments!!!

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625 7th Avenue NE
Hickory, NC
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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm