• Winter Weather Updates

    We are monitoring a winter weather system that will impact university operations this weekend and into early next week. 

    • STATUS: All three campuses will close on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 2 p.m. due to forecasted snow, ice and sleet. Campuses will remain closed through Monday, Jan. 26, with remote work and remote instruction on Monday. Essential operations will continue during the closure. NOTE: LR will operate under normal university operations on Friday, Jan. 23.
    • FACILITIES (Hickory): The library and fitness center will be closed Saturday through Monday. The Cromer Center dining hall is expected to operate on a normal schedule unless otherwise communicated.
    • RECEIVE UPDATES: Check LR email and the LR website for official university updates.
    • STAY CONNECTED: If you haven't already, download and enable notifications for the SafeZone app for timely safety alerts and campus information.

    We appreciate your flexibility and patience as we continue to monitor the situation and prioritize the safety and well-being of our campus community.

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The Lenoir-Rhyne Experience


Your future is full of potential—an LR education helps you unlock it.

At Lenoir-Rhyne, you’ll never be just a number. Small class sizes mean your professors will know you by name and provide the personalized support you need to thrive. You’ll get the close-knit experience of a liberal arts college paired with the real-world preparation of a career-focused university.

You’ll learn by doing—through internships, research, service and hands-on experiences—so you graduate ready for both a meaningful career and a fulfilling life. At LR, you’ll discover your calling and become the kind of leader who makes a difference in your community and beyond.

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Lenoir-Rhyne offers a phenomenal amount of support to students. These academic services allow me to always find extra help with my course material, along with the wonderful professors.

LeAna Barlowe '23, Exercise Science

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We don’t just offer a world-class education—we create a community of passionate learners to lift you up and inspire you to become your best self.

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15:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
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$30M
Provided in student financial aid each year
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News & Events

Percival Everett at the podium in PE Monroe Auditorium

Award-winning author Percival Everett drew a near-capacity crowd to Lenoir-Rhyne University as he reflected on writing, reading, race and the power of fiction to shape how we move through the world.

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Back view of a Buddhist monk facing a crowd and lights from the steps of Beam Hall in Columbia

When plans shifted during the Walk for Peace, a stop at Lenoir-Rhyne’s Columbia location became a powerful moment of connection, rest and shared spiritual practice.

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