• Winter Weather Updates

    We are monitoring a winter weather system that will impact university operations this weekend and into early next week. 

    • STATUS: All three campuses will close on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 2 p.m. due to forecasted snow, ice and sleet. Campuses will remain closed through Monday, Jan. 26, with remote work and remote instruction on Monday. Essential operations will continue during the closure. NOTE: LR will operate under normal university operations on Friday, Jan. 23.
    • FACILITIES (Hickory): The library and fitness center will be closed Saturday through Monday. The Cromer Center dining hall is expected to operate on a normal schedule unless otherwise communicated.
    • RECEIVE UPDATES: Check LR email and the LR website for official university updates.
    • STAY CONNECTED: If you haven't already, download and enable notifications for the SafeZone app for timely safety alerts and campus information.

    We appreciate your flexibility and patience as we continue to monitor the situation and prioritize the safety and well-being of our campus community.

    Storm Updates

Benefits Summary

Lenoir-Rhyne offers a comprehensive benefits package for faculty and staff. The benefits described below are available to full-time faculty and staff except where otherwise noted. Benefits are subject to change.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements vary

  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 403(b) Plan for Retirement - 6% University Match
  • Tuition Remission
    • EE & Spouse: Undergrad/Grad
    • Child Dependents: Undergrad Only (Child dependent must be under age 24 years)
  • Employer Paid Basic Life/AD&D
  • Employee Supplemental Life/AD&D
  • Employer Paid Long-Term Disability
  • TimelyCare 24/365 Virtual Health and Wellness
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Vacation Time
  • Sick Time

Perks & Discounts

Vary by campus location

  • Onsite Nurse Practitioner (Hickory)
  • Fitness - Access to College Gym / Fitness Classes
  • YMCA - Individual / Family Rate $35/$57 monthly
  • Friends of LR Discounts with Local Establishments
  • Discount at LR Bookstore
  • 2 Free Passes to All Home LR Games
  • Discounted Employee Meal Plan
  • Free Crawdads Thursday Night Games
  • Free Friday Starbucks Coffee (Hickory)

To comply with the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare provider, BCBS of NC provides machine-readable files, which are formatted to allow researchers, regulators and application developers to easily access and analyze data.