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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Having a tight-knit community at LR allowed me to be more intentional about my interactions with those around me. It provided me so many opportunities to get involved and give back to my community.

Olivia Nunn '21, Biology

Meet Our Faculty & Staff

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

Hank Weddington

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

Kim Pate

Vice President for Athletics
625 7th Ave NE, LRU 7356
Hickory, NC 28601

Scott Eller

Assistant Controller
625 7th Ave NE, LRU 7164
Hickory, NC 28601

Tyler Stark holding conducting baton while sitting on a park bench

Lenoir-Rhyne announces new director of bands

In fall 2024 LR will welcome Tyler Stark as the new director of bands -- including the beloved Spirit of LR marching band.

Alumni awards celebrate success and service

The Alumni Association recognized five LR graduates for their extraordinary service to their communities and the world around them at an April 12 ceremony.

May 01 10:00 AM-7:00 PM / Grace Chapel

Baccalaureate Worship Service - Hickory Campus

May 10 6:00 PM-7:00 PM / Moretz Stadium

Commencement - Hickory (Undergraduate and Graduate Students)