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Twelve years in, Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s summer music camp continues to grow, and this year’s combined format gave students even more ways to collaborate, create and build community through music.

They’ve led research teams, earned national honors and represented Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s science programs with distinction. But Christina Fisher and Demmi Ramos also built something less visible and just as lasting—a friendship rooted in trust, support and shared challenges.

Â鶹¹ÙÍø leaders joined church members and clergy from across the country for the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly—an event that brought together Lutherans nationwide for worship, discernment, and historic decisions.

With picnic tables, hammocks and a giant Adirondack chair the quad has leveled up to become Bear Grove—Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s new favorite hangout spot.

With bestselling authors Shelby Van Pelt, Patrick Bringley and Percival Everett, the 2025-26 Visiting Writers Series season promises three unforgettable evenings of insight and imagination.

The ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Provisional status to Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s Master of Science in PA Studies. The program is expected to welcome its first class in January 2026.

With standout student leadership and a mission rooted in service, Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s Mortar Board honor society sets a national example and raises the bar for what it means to lead with purpose.

Anastasia Davis brings a student-centered approach to her new role as director of residence life and student conduct at Â鶹¹ÙÍø, with a vision to make campus living a space for growth, connection and belonging.

Â鶹¹ÙÍø has launched a newly redesigned homepage at www.lr.edu, reflecting a more dynamic, engaging and student-centered online experience for prospective students, current students, families, alumni and the broader Â鶹¹ÙÍø community.

In 2025, the AeroBears hit a new high with their most advanced rocket yet — overcoming sandstorms, hail and making their mark among fierce international competition.

As Whitney Stewart ’25 begins her nursing career, she’s guided by Brenda Watson ’64 — one of Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s first nursing graduates and her soon-to-be grandmother-in-law.

The countdown to inauguration has begun. Â鶹¹ÙÍø has formed a cross-campus committee to plan the celebration of President Summer McGee’s official installation this October.