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 the Lenoir-Rhyne community as a family. The amount of support across campus is incredible.

Olivia Thorn '21, Biology

Meet Our Faculty & Staff

Our expert and supportive faculty and staff members are here to help.

Paula Swindle

Associate Professor
625 7th Ave NE, LRU 7539
Hickory, NC 28601

Courtney Thompson-Ballard

Director of Financial Aid
625 7th Ave NE, LRU 7227
Hickory, NC 28601

Ryan McDonough

Athletic Trainer
625 7th Ave NE, LRU 7356
Hickory, NC 28601

ryan.mcdonough@lr.edu

Dr. Marsha Fanning teaches in front of a class of students

Retirees recognized for service to university

With the closing of another academic year, we say goodbye to a group of faculty and staff members who have given years of service to the university and its students.

Six students in graduation regalia stand on the field under a sign reading "Congratulations Class of 2024"

Lenoir-Rhyne University holds 2024 commencement ceremonies

Speakers and members of the Class of 2024 reflected on the challenges of their journey and the fulfillment of lifelong dreams at commencement ceremonies on three campuses.

May 21 All Day / Longwood, Fla. / Boombah-Soliders Creek Park

Softball vs NCAA

May 21 6:30 PM-8:30 PM / Longwood, Fla / Boombah-Soliders Creek Park

Softball vs TBD