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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I would define Lenoir-Rhyne as an engaging community that challenges you to seek new opportunities.

Emily Kiziah '20, Multimedia Communication

The door to Toni Oakes' office covered with post-it notes from students, Theta Xi flag to the left

Remembering Dr. Toni Oakes

Beloved professor. Inspiring mentor. Joyful presence. Lenoir-Rhyne remembers Dr. Toni Smith Oakes, who shaped the heart and spirit of the OT program.

Four student researchers from LR pose for group photo at NCAS

LR students leave their mark at 2025 North Carolina Academy of Science meeting

Lenoir-Rhyne University students showcased their academic excellence and research expertise at the 2025 North Carolina Academy of Science (NCAS) annual meeting in late March.

April 24 11:30 AM-4:30 PM / Various Locations

Symposium of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE)

April 24 7:00 PM / L.P. Frans Stadium

Student Night at the Crawdads