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Regional Alumni Events

Connecting with your fellow Bears does not always mean coming back to Hickory. We know our grads are spread out across the country and around the world, and we are excited to bring you opportunities to connect with alumni in your area.

Stay tuned for opportunities like happy hours, receptions with LR President Fred Whitt and community service experiences.

Check out the regional events calendar for a list of what's coming up in your neck of the woods.

Alumni Events

Mary Ellen Sherrill

Director of Alumni and Donor Engagement
625 7th Ave NE
Hickory, NC 28601

Diego Sanjuan

Coordinator of Alumni Engagement
625 7th Ave NE, LRU 7467
Hickory, NC 28601

News & Events

Four student researchers from LR pose for group photo at NCAS

LR students leave their mark at 2025 North Carolina Academy of Science meeting

�㽶��ý students showcased their academic excellence and research expertise at the 2025 North Carolina Academy of Science (NCAS) annual meeting in late March.

Newly appointed LR president Dr. Summer McGee

�㽶��ý Board of Trustees Appoints Dr. Summer McGee as President

�㽶��ý has selected Summer McGee, Ph.D, as the institution’s 13th president. Her appointment was enthusiastically approved by the Lenoir-Rhyne Board of Trustees after a national search.