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A supportive, inclusive community

Inclusion & Compliance


LR fosters an inclusive and welcoming environment for all at the university.

Ï㽶´«Ã½ seeks to become a nationally recognized liberal arts institution of choice, known for building leaders for tomorrow. To reach this goal and to continue to foster the development of the whole person, we understand the value of inclusion and compliance within our campus community.

As a growing university, we encourage members from all backgrounds, who bring with them a desire for excellence, integrity, care and curiosity, to join our campus family.

We encourage students, faculty and staff to reach beyond what has always been comfortable and stretch to learn about the many cultures and people that surround them.

We strive for a campus climate in which all members are able to freely express their identity.

Through meaningful interactions with those who have different perspectives, we as a community better understand ourselves and our potential. By valuing these differences and commonalities, we foster community and prepare for the multifaceted working world.

Ataysha Fininen

I would describe the LR community as diverse and very inclusive; everyone has the opportunity to be involved in anything that they want to since there are so many different clubs and organizations.

Ataysha Fininen '22, Psychology

Multicultural Affairs


Student paints Black Lives Matter mural on wall at local art center

The Office of Multicultural Affairs aspires to create and support a community that welcomes people of all backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.

We strive to reflect these differences in all that we do. As a university community, we seek to ensure that everyone has equal access to the education and resource opportunities available at Lenoir-Rhyne.

Multicultural Affairs organizes and co-sponsors dynamic programs, ranging from speakers and films to cultural celebrations, each representing a small piece of LR. All are welcome to any and all events, clubs or programs.

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News & Events

Joe Bear sitting next to The Cub statue holding a red sign that reads "Thank you!"

Thank you to the 1,469 donors who made Bears Give Back 2025 a success, raising $695,472 to support Ï㽶´«Ã½ programs and students. Your generosity strengthens our community and fuels our future.

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Lucas Quinn sits on the floor between stacks in the library and shelves a small pile of books

For graduate assistant Lucas Quinn, M.A. '25, Carl A. Rudisill Library is more than a workplace — it’s a space for leadership, advocacy, and community.

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