Hickory Campus

Discover everything our historic and dynamic campus has to offer.

Between its quaint small town feeling and being a commutable drive from major cities, Hickory is truly the best of both worlds. You'll have access to everything from internships and community service to a wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities in the foothills of Western North Carolina.

Campus Highlights

Check out some of our favorite spots on campus to study, relax or meet up with friends.

The Cromer Center serves as our student union and inside is our campus dining hall, bookstore, mail center, Joe’s Coffee Shop, which serves Starbucks coffee, our on-campus Chick-fil-A and our student life offices.

Moretz Stadium is home to our football and men’s and women’s lacrosse programs. It's a special place at Lenoir-Rhyne where students from all areas of life come together to cheer on our fellow Bears!

The Carl A. Rudisill Library houses many academic resources, including electronic resources available 24/7, more than 50 computers, group study rooms and the Lohr Learning Commons.

The modern gothic style Grace Chapel hosts our optional chapel service every Wednesday morning, as well as musical performances throughout the year.

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LR is unique for the small class sizes that allow the professors to get to know the students one-on-one.

Amelia Coger '20, Music Education

Meet Our Faculty & Staff

Our expert and supportive faculty and staff members are here to help.

John Connelly

Professor
625 7th Ave NE, LRU 7547
Hickory, NC 28601

Mathew Swiatlowski

Assistant Professor
625 7th Ave NE
Hickory, NC 28601

mathew.swiatlowski@lr.edu

Yer Vang

Graduate Assistant for Career Development Center
625 7th Ave NE
Hickory, NC 28601

yer.vang@my.lr.edu

Kerry Thompson named Dean of College of Health Sciences

Thompson brings comprehensive experience, high professional esteem and leadership excellence to guide all healthcare programs at LR.

Class officers Diego Sanjuan and Bethany Perry lead the line of 2024 graduates

LR to host commencement ceremonies for 2024 graduating classes

In the second week of May, Lenoir-Rhyne University will hold commencement ceremonies recognizing the Class of 2024 at our three campus locations in Hickory, N.C., Asheville, N.C. and Columbia, S.C.

May 10 6:00 PM-7:00 PM / Moretz Stadium

Commencement - Hickory (Undergraduate and Graduate Students)

May 11 10:00 AM-7:00 PM / Wortham Center for the Preforming Arts

Commencement - Asheville Campus