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When the former Redeemer Lutheran Church in Virginia decided to close its doors to due low membership, the remaining members liquidated most of the church's assets and put $300,000 into a scholarship for future generations of seminarians.

Hank and Bernice McCrorie have been longtime friends of Â鶹¹ÙÍø, in addition to serving on the board of visitors and members and as supporters of many campus initiatives.

Tera Peña tragically lost both of her parents, but she didn't let that stop from her from achieving the dreams they had for her graduating as a triple major in accounting, finance and economics.

Being able to recognize our graduating seniors with a dedicated, in-person ceremony in a safe manner is important to us, and we are happy to be able to honor them in this way.

Â鶹¹ÙÍø recognizes students, faculty, and staff who made significant contributions to the mission and vision of the University.

Cathy Horton is chair of the culinary arts and hospitality management programs at AB Tech, and she took what she learned in the leadership program to develop a new course and curriculum.

Spencer Welland doesn't have a medical background, but he's using his skills in engineering and physics to make a difference in oncology as he works to become a medical physicist.

Jillian Petersen earned an associate's in high school and has pursued her passion for animals as a biology student at Â鶹¹ÙÍø where she has studied zebrafish and is a member of the horse riding club. All of it prepared her to graduate early and head off to veterinarian school.

The seminary was recognized by the Association of Theological Schools for its commitment to be an inclusive community, for its faculty and staff who demonstrated genuine passion about their faith and care for students, as well as its relationship with Â鶹¹ÙÍø.

Bill Stevenson came to Â鶹¹ÙÍø for an education, and he left with a wife. His children and grandchildren turned it into a family tradition with three consecutive generations of his family meeting their spouse as a student at Â鶹¹ÙÍø.

Dr. David Lowry was already an accomplished physician when he turned to Â鶹¹ÙÍø to earn his MBA. Now he's using what he learned in the midst of a global pandemic to organize a COVID-19 field hospital in Lenoir.

Director of Financial Aid Courtney Thompson-Ballard has been selected to participate in the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Diversity Leadership Program.