Lenoir-Rhyne University Alumni Association

Lenoir-Rhyne University Alumni Association 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!

Happy 135th Birthday, Lenoir-Rhyne!Today we hosted a campus celebration on Shaw Plaza where students, faculty, staff, an...
09/01/2026

Happy 135th Birthday, Lenoir-Rhyne!

Today we hosted a campus celebration on Shaw Plaza where students, faculty, staff, and community members enjoyed LR cupcakes and two fun activities. Oh, and did I mention that everyone we saw received a fun LR | 135 party hat?

Happy 135 years of LR excellence and Bear pride!

LR alumna Martha Matthews (McGee) '76 and her husband Dan Matthews celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 24,...
08/26/2026

LR alumna Martha Matthews (McGee) '76 and her husband Dan Matthews celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 24, 2026. They met on a blind date at Ocean Drive Beach in 1971. Martha has said that they kept the roads busy between home and LRC during those five years! They married, settled, and raised three sons in Martha's hometown of Concord, NC, where they have lived for 50 years.

During her time at Lenoir-Rhyne, Martha was a member of Kappa Delta sorority, the A Ca****la Choir, SGA, and the Student NC Association of Educators (SNCAE).

The Alumni Association congratulates Martha and Dan on their 50th wedding anniversary and wishes them many more years of blessings. GO BEARS!

Have news to share? Submit a class note by visiting https://www.lr.edu/form/class-notes-submission

Comment some encouraging words to our students as they begin the 2026-2027 academic year.GO BEARS!
08/24/2026

Comment some encouraging words to our students as they begin the 2026-2027 academic year.

GO BEARS!

08/07/2026

WAIT! Have you registered for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend yet?

Register today by visiting the link in our comments or by visiting lr.edu/alumni for more information.

GO BEARS!

We were so happy to enjoy dinner with local DC alumni this week!For more events, visit the link in our bio or visit lr.e...
08/06/2026

We were so happy to enjoy dinner with local DC alumni this week!

For more events, visit the link in our bio or visit lr.edu/alumni.

07/30/2026

Lenoir-Rhyne University has named Amy B. Wood, Ph.D., as its next provost and vice president for academic affairs. An accomplished academic leader, LR alumna and former faculty member and administrator, Wood currently serves as vice provost of Appalachian State University’s Hickory campus. She begins Sept. 14.

Learn more with the link in the comments.

Class of 1999 alumna Master Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali retired from "The President's Own" United States Marine Band on July 17...
07/28/2026

Class of 1999 alumna Master Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali retired from "The President's Own" United States Marine Band on July 17, 2026, after 20 years of dedicated service. As Communication Strategy Chief, she pioneered the band's social media presence, led a team of five Marines, and planned publicity campaigns for more than 500 national tour performances across 48 states. She served in direct support of five U.S. presidents, including five inaugurations and four state funerals.

During her time at Lenoir-Rhyne, Master Sgt. Ghadiali '99 was a member of the LR Band, FCA, Kappa Delta, SGA, and much more.

The Alumni Association congratulates Master Sgt. Ghadiali on her retirement and thanks her for her honorable service. Fair winds and following seas!

Have news to share? Submit a class note by visiting https://www.lr.edu/form/class-notes-submission

Class of 1999 alumna Catherine Williams married Josh Gross on June 6, 2026. Catherine was a member of the LR Playmakers,...
07/21/2026

Class of 1999 alumna Catherine Williams married Josh Gross on June 6, 2026. Catherine was a member of the LR Playmakers, the theatre program, and served as an RA. The Alumni Association congratulates Catherine and Josh on this incredible milestone and wishes them love and happiness in their marriage.

Have news to share? Submit a class note by visiting https://www.lr.edu/form/class-notes-submission

Class of 2024 and M.A. '26 graduates Noah Martin and Melena Martin (Howell) married on May 30, 2026. The Alumni Associat...
07/20/2026

Class of 2024 and M.A. '26 graduates Noah Martin and Melena Martin (Howell) married on May 30, 2026. The Alumni Association congratulates them on this incredible milestone and wishes them love and happiness in their marriage.

Have news to share? Submit a class note by visiting https://www.lr.edu/alumni/alumni-resources/class-notes

Carrie Carter '06 was recently named Principal at May River High School in Bluffton, South Carolina. The Alumni Associat...
07/15/2026

Carrie Carter '06 was recently named Principal at May River High School in Bluffton, South Carolina. The Alumni Association is incredibly proud of her achievements and wishes her all the best in this new role! Help us in congratulating our fellow alumna.

Have news to share? Submit a class note by visiting https://www.lr.edu/alumni/alumni-resources/class-notes

Address

625 7th Avenue NE
Hickory, NC
28601

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Lenoir-Rhyne University Alumni Association posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category