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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One of the most important things that I’ve learned is that upperclassmen always say, 'once a Bear, always a Bear.' Now that I’ve been here a while, I truly believe that.

Yer Vang '20, Psychology

LR students walking along sidewalk on campus with LR banners in background

Lenoir-Rhyne announces record-setting admission results for fall 2026

More than 820 new undergraduate students have deposited as of National College Decision Day, including the largest first-year class in university history.

Lorena Rojas Reyes ’26: family, health, community

Lorena Rojas Reyes ’26 studies public health and draws upon years of lived experience and a deep commitment to improving health outcomes in her community.

May 07 All Day / Belk Centrum

2026 Senior Art Exhibition - April 20-May 8

May 07 All Day / Valdosta, Ga. / Valdosta Country Club

Men's Golf vs NCAA South/Southeast Regional - Matthew McDougall/Sean Finan - Individuals