• Winter Weather Updates

    Based on updated reports regarding road conditions across our region, Lenoir-Rhyne will operate as follows on Wednesday, Jan. 28:

    • Hickory and Asheville locations: Remote work and remote instruction
    • Columbia location: Normal operations

    This decision is being made out of an abundance of caution to prioritize the safety of our campus community, particularly as road conditions may vary significantly by location and throughout the day.

    Important reminders:

    • Students: Continue to check Canvas and email for updates and instructions from your instructors.
    • Faculty and staff: Communicate with your supervisors as needed and remain flexible as we navigate these conditions together.

    Next update:
    An update on Thursday’s operations will be communicated by 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

    Storm Updates

Pursue Your Passions

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.

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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
Students walking in front of Lineberger Administration Building into Rhyne Building
Lenoir-Rhyne introduces assistant deans to enhance academic programs

Five faculty members step into new assistant dean roles to strengthen student support, enhance academic programs, and provide more agile leadership across Lenoir-Rhyne’s colleges.

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Percival Everett draws full house for Visiting Writers Series at Lenoir-Rhyne

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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January 30 / International House
Affordable Summer Study Abroad Info Session
February 04 / Hickory Metro Convention Center
"Careers. Well Crafted." Career Fair
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