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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Lenoir-Rhyne is special because it has a familiar environment that allows students to know each other and faculty and staff. It feels like home.

Ruben Morillas '19, Business Administration

Lenoir-Rhyne University announces Stacy McAnulty as Little Read 2026 author

Second graders from four local school districts will participate in the annual literacy celebration, featuring McAnulty's "Our Solar System: A Stellar Neighborhood."

Two students review a computer screen in a simulated hospital station

Lenoir-Rhyne University receives grant for nursing scholarships

A $265,000 grant from the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation will provide scholarships for undergraduate nursing students at Lenoir-Rhyne in 2025–26, supporting women pursuing careers that serve the healthcare needs of their communities.

September 11 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM / P.E. Monroe Auditorium

Visiting Writers Series: Shelby Van Pelt "Remarkably Bright Creatures"

November 20 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM / Belk Centrum

Visiting Writers Series: Patrick Bringley "All the Beauty in the World"