by Frank Imhoff, ELCA News Service
Lenoir-Rhyne College, established in 1891, became Lenoir-Rhyne
University with a vote of its trustees on Aug. 23. The school
in Hickory, N.C., is one of 28 colleges and universities of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. About 1,000 students,
staff, faculty, alumni and community members gathered outside
the university's McCrorie Center for the official announcement.
The new university logo and seal were unveiled, according to a
Lenoir-Rhyne news release. Students were given baseball caps
embroidered with the logo.
Lenoir-Rhyne offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science and
bachelor of music education degrees in more than 60 majors and
concentrations. Graduate degrees are offered in education,
business administration, counselor education and occupational
therapy.
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About the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America:
The ELCA is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with 2.8 million members in more than 8,500 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. Known as the church of "God's work. Our hands.," the ELCA emphasizes the saving grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, unity among Christians and service in the world. The ELCA's roots are in the writings of the German church reformer Martin Luther.
For information contact:
Candice Hill Buchbinder
Public Relations Manager
Candice.HillBuchbinder@ELCA.org
