4th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast

Mon, Jan 19, 2026 7am to 10am

Cromer Center

Canceled: MLK Day of Service

Mon, Jan 19, 2026 12pm

Belk Centrum

Visiting Writers Series: Percival Everett "James: A Novel"

Wed, Jan 21, 2026 7pm to 8pm

P.E. Monroe Auditorium

MFA Writers' Salon: Alastair McIntosh

Sat, Jan 24, 2026 4pm

Virtual Event

Your Guide to Study Abroad

Mon, Jan 26, 2026 10am to 10:50am

International House

Shine Ever Brighter: A Healthy Mindset for the New Year

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 12pm to 1pm

Virtual Event

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thu, Jan 29, 2026 9:30am to 4pm

Rudisill Library, Colloquial Room

Affordable Summer Study Abroad Info Session

Fri, Jan 30, 2026 10am to 10:50am

International House

Masterworks: “Romantic Masters”

Sat, Jan 31, 2026 7:30pm

P.E. Monroe Auditorium

Your Guide to Study Abroad

Mon, Feb 2, 2026 10am to 10:50am

International House

"Careers. Well Crafted." Career Fair

Wed, Feb 4, 2026 3pm to 6pm

Hickory Metro Convention Center

Naval Academy Band Chamber Recital

Thu, Feb 5, 2026 7:30pm

Grace Chapel

U.S. Naval Academy Band & LR Wind Ensemble Joint Concert

Fri, Feb 6, 2026 7:30pm

P.E. Monroe Auditorium

Admitted Students Saturdays

Sat, Feb 7, 2026 10am to 3pm

Lenoir-Rhyne University - Hickory

MFA Writers' Salon: Mildred Kiconco Barya

Mon, Feb 9, 2026 6pm

Virtual Event

Discussing “On Tyranny”

Wed, Feb 11, 2026 7pm

Rudisill Library, Colloquium Room

Black History Month Celebration

Thu, Feb 12, 2026 11:30am to 1pm

Cromer Center, Dining Hall

Valentine's Day Extravaganza

Fri, Feb 13, 2026 11am to 2pm

Cromer Center, Lobby

Presidential Alumni Tour (Virtual Session) - Dr. Summer McGee

Tue, Feb 17, 2026 6pm to 7pm

Virtual Event

LR Wind Ensemble & Wind Symphony: Mardi Gras

Thu, Feb 19, 2026 7:30pm

P.E. Monroe Auditorium

LR Playmakers: “Peter and the Starcatcher” - Feb. 20-21, 22, 26-28

Fri, Feb 20, 2026 7:30pm

Belk Centrum

MFA Writers' Salon: Nathan Ballingrud

Mon, Feb 23, 2026 6pm

Virtual Event

Tri-Alpha Induction Ceremony

Fri, Feb 27, 2026 5pm to 7:30pm

Grace Chapel

Admitted Students Saturdays

Sat, Feb 28, 2026 10am to 3pm

Lenoir-Rhyne University - Hickory

Masterworks: “Grant Us Peace"

Sat, Feb 28, 2026 7:30pm

P.E. Monroe Auditorium

Presidential Alumni Tour (Gastonia) - Dr. Summer McGee

Sun, Mar 1, 2026 3pm to 6pm

Gastonia, NC

MFA Writers' Salon: Michael Knight

Mon, Mar 16, 2026 6pm

Virtual Event

Panel Discussion: What Binds A Nation?

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 6pm

Belk Centrum

Women's History Empowerment Month Celebration

Thu, Mar 19, 2026 11:30am to 1pm

Cromer Center, Dining Hall

LR A Cappella Choir Tour - March 21-22, 24-27

Sat, Mar 21, 2026

Various Locations

Admitted Students Saturdays

Sat, Mar 21, 2026 10am to 3pm

Lenoir-Rhyne University - Hickory

Bears Give Back Giving Day - March 23-25

Mon, Mar 23, 2026

Lenoir-Rhyne Healthcare Symposium

Thu, Mar 26, 2026 8:30am to 5pm

Belk Centrum & Various Campus Locations

Success Squeeze

Fri, Mar 27, 2026 11am to 1pm

Cromer Center, Lobby

Presidential Alumni Tour (Columbia, SC) - Dr. Summer McGee

Sun, Mar 29, 2026 3pm to 6pm

Columbia, SC

MFA Writers' Salon: Cornelius Eady

Mon, Mar 30, 2026 6pm

Virtual Event

Chamber Woodwind Ensemble & LR A Cappella Choir Home Concert

Fri, Apr 10, 2026 7pm

Grace Chapel

Bearapalooza

Sat, Apr 11, 2026

Moretz Stadium

Golden Bear Reunion

Sat, Apr 11, 2026 8:30am to 12pm

Belk Centrum & Cromer Center

A Cappella Choir 90th Reunion Spring Concert

Sat, Apr 11, 2026 3pm

Grace Chapel

Lenoir Rhyne Youth Chorus Spring Concert

Sun, Apr 12, 2026 3pm

Grace Chapel

MFA Writers' Salon: Kelly Link

Mon, Apr 13, 2026 6pm

Virtual Event

War, Peace or Chaos: Indigenous Perspectives on the End of the World

Tue, Apr 14, 2026 6pm

Rudisill Library, Colloquium Room

Annual Yost Lecture and Town Hall 

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 11am

Belk Centrum & Grace Chapel

Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 7:30pm

Belk Centrum

Graduation Cap Decoration Design & Photography

Fri, Apr 17, 2026 10:30am to 3pm

Cromer Center, Lobby

Lenoir-Rhyne Percussion Ensemble

Fri, Apr 17, 2026 7pm

Grace Chapel

Presidential Alumni Tour (Charleston, SC Area) - Dr. Summer McGee

Sun, Apr 19, 2026 3pm to 6pm

Mt. Pleasant, SC (Charleston Area)

2026 Senior Art Exhibition - April 20-May 8

Mon, Apr 20, 2026

Belk Centrum

Symposium of University Research and Creative Expression

Tue, Apr 21, 2026

Various Campus Locations

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Wed, Apr 22, 2026 10am to 4pm

Rudisill Library, Colloquial Room

The Little Read: “Our Solar System”

Wed, Apr 22, 2026 7:30pm

P.E. Monroe Auditorium

Spring Undergraduate Open House

Sat, Apr 25, 2026 9am to 1pm

The Little Read: “Our Solar System”

Sat, Apr 25, 2026 10am

P.E. Monroe Auditorium

Presidential Alumni Tour (Charlotte) - Dr. Summer McGee

Sun, Apr 26, 2026 3pm to 6pm

Charlotte, NC

LR Lawn Concert

Sun, Apr 26, 2026 6pm

Grace Chapel Lawn

LR Vocal Festival Concert

Tue, Apr 28, 2026 5pm

P.E. Monroe Auditorium

LR Wind Ensemble & Wind Symphony: “Life Cycles”

Tue, Apr 28, 2026 7:30pm

P.E. Monroe Auditorium

Commencement - Columbia

Thu, May 7, 2026 10am

Ebeneezer Lutheran Church

Commencement - Hickory

Fri, May 8, 2026 6pm

Moretz Stadium

Commencement - Asheville

Sat, May 9, 2026 10am

Orange Peel

Masterworks: “Musical Wanderlust”

Sat, May 16, 2026 7:30pm

P.E. Monroe Auditorium

Kids in College - June 15-19

Mon, Jun 15, 2026

Lenoir-Rhyne University - Hickory

Carolina Kodály Institute - July 5-17

Sun, Jul 5, 2026

Lenoir-Rhyne University - Hickory

LR Summer Youth Music Camp - July 6-10

Mon, Jul 6, 2026

Lenoir-Rhyne University - Hickory

Master of Arts in Counseling Virtual Information Session

Tue, Jan 20, 2026 12pm to 1pm

Virtual Event

Creative Writing (MFA) & Narrative Healthcare Certificate Virtual Information Session

Tue, Feb 3, 2026 12pm to 1pm

Virtual Event

Creative Writing (MFA) & Narrative Healthcare Certificate Virtual Information Session

Wed, Feb 4, 2026 12pm to 1pm

Virtual Event

Teaching (MAT) Virtual Information Session

Wed, Feb 4, 2026 12pm to 12:30pm

Virtual Event

Public Health (MPH) Virtual Information Session

Thu, Feb 5, 2026 12pm to 12:30pm

Virtual Event

Physician Assistant Studies (MS) Virtual Information Session

Thu, Feb 12, 2026 12pm to 1pm

Virtual Event

Master of Arts in Counseling Virtual Information Session

Tue, Feb 24, 2026 12pm to 1pm

Virtual Event

Teaching (MAT) Virtual Information Session

Wed, Mar 4, 2026 12pm to 12:30pm

Virtual Event

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Virtual Information Session

Thu, Mar 12, 2026 12pm to 12:30pm

Virtual Event

Leadership (MA) Virtual Information Session

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 12pm to 12:30pm

Virtual Event

Master of Arts in Counseling Virtual Information Session

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 12pm to 1pm

Virtual Event

Master of Arts in Counseling Virtual Information Session

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 12pm to 1pm

Virtual Event

Human Services (MA) Virtual Information Session

Thu, Mar 19, 2026 12pm to 1pm

Virtual Event

Creative Writing (MFA) & Narrative Healthcare Certificate Virtual Information Session

Wed, Apr 1, 2026 12pm to 1pm

Virtual Event

Creative Writing (MFA) & Narrative Healthcare Certificate Virtual Information Session

Tue, Apr 7, 2026 12pm to 1pm

Virtual Event

Public Health (MPH) Virtual Information Session

Thu, Apr 9, 2026 12pm to 12:30pm

Virtual Event

Master of Arts in Counseling Virtual Information Session

Tue, Apr 14, 2026 12pm to 1pm

Virtual Event

Physician Assistant Studies (MS) Virtual Information Session

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 12pm to 1pm

Virtual Event

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Virtual Information Session

Thu, May 14, 2026 12pm to 12:30pm

Virtual Event

Leadership (MA) Virtual Information Session

Tue, May 19, 2026 12pm to 12:30pm

Virtual Event

Master of Arts in Counseling Virtual Information Session

Tue, May 19, 2026 12pm to 1pm

Virtual Event

Physician Assistant Studies (MS) Virtual Information Session

Thu, Jun 18, 2026 12pm to 1pm

Virtual Event

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Virtual Information Session

Thu, Jul 16, 2026 12pm to 12:30pm

Virtual Event