• University Operations Update

    Return to Normal Operations - Tuesday, Feb. 3

    Lenoir-Rhyne will return to normal, in-person operations beginning Tuesday, Feb. 3, at all campus locations — Hickory, Asheville and Columbia.

    • Road conditions: We recognize that road conditions may remain hazardous in some areas and that travel may still be challenging.
    • Students: Those unable to travel safely to campus should communicate directly with their instructors to discuss absences.
    • Faculty and staff: Those unable to travel safely to campus should communicate directly with their supervisor to discuss appropriate arrangements.
    • Your safety remains our top priority, and we appreciate your continued communication and flexibility as we transition back to normal operations.
    • The university community is also invited to join President McGee for a Welcome Back Warm-Up on Tuesday from 8:30–9:30 a.m. in the Cromer Center on the Hickory campus. Stop by to enjoy donuts, coffee and hot chocolate as we reconnect and welcome one another back to campus.

    Operation Updates

New campus signage project underway at Lenoir-Rhyne


New campus building sign in front of George Hall

Lenoir-Rhyne University is excited to announce a significant campus improvement project: a comprehensive sign and wayfinding system. This project, funded by the recent bond issuance, aims to enhance the campus experience for students, faculty, staff and visitors.

The new signage will feature a modern, consistent design that reflects the University's brand identity. The project includes building signs and wayfinding signs for pedestrians and vehicular traffic. The building signs will feature specific addresses to aid both visitors and emergency responders. The wayfinding system will be designed to guide visitors and residents through the campus efficiently and intuitively.

LR partnered on the project with APCO Signs, a leading sign provider in the United States, to bring this vision to life. APCO’s expertise in design, fabrication and installation has ensured a high-quality solution that provides flexibility for the future.  

"We believe this new signage and wayfinding system will significantly improve the overall campus experience," said Cat Serrin Niekro, vice president of advancement at Lenoir-Rhyne University. "It will not only enhance the aesthetics of the campus but also make it easier for everyone to navigate."

The project is expected to be completed by mid-November.  

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