• Winter Weather Updates

    Remote Instruction Continues  – Thursday-Friday, Jan. 29-30

    Remote instruction will continue on Thursday and Friday for Hickory and Asheville locations.

    This decision reflects our ongoing priority to support the safety of our community as weather conditions evolve across the region. By making a decision about Friday now, we aim to provide clarity and allow everyone to plan accordingly.

    Important reminders:

    • Faculty: Continue to communicate directly with students regarding course expectations.

    • Staff: Remain in contact with your supervisors regarding work arrangements.

    We appreciate everyone’s flexibility and care for one another as we navigate these conditions together.

    We will continue to monitor the forecast and will communicate any additional updates as needed.

    Storm Updates

Inclusion & Compliance Advisory Council

This advisory committee provides guidance to senior leadership on matters related to mission, engagement, inclusion, compliance and institutional practices to ensure LR remains a welcoming and engaging campus for all members of our community.

Term: Two academic years
Meetings: Monthly

Council Members

  • Eric Brandon, Enrollment Management and International Affairs
  • Jennifer Burris, Provost
  • Todd Cutter, University Pastor, Director of Spiritual Life and Director of Cornerstone Counseling
  • Katrina Devore, Athletics
  • Amy Hedricks, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Lesly James, Occupational Therapy, Columbia Campus
  • Walter Kennedy, Student Life
  • Michael Lemke, College of Education
  • Ryan Luhrs, College of Fine Arts and Communication
  • Cat Niekro, Vice President Advancement and Marketing
  • Terry Phillips, Director of Multicultural Affairs, DEI
  • Kim Price, College of Health Science
  • Revonda Reed, Assistant Vice President and Director Human Resources 
  • Christina Walker, College of Business

News & Events

Percival Everett at the podium in PE Monroe Auditorium
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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Back view of a Buddhist monk facing a crowd and lights from the steps of Beam Hall in Columbia
The invisible work of peace: Buddhist monks’ journey comes to 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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January 30
Affordable Summer Study Abroad Info Session
February 04 / Hickory Metro Convention Center
"Careers. Well Crafted." Career Fair
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