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 Lenoir-Rhyne as an engaging community that challenges you to seek new opportunities.

Emily Kiziah '20, Multimedia Communication

Meet Our Faculty & Staff

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

Dale Bailey

Professor
625 7th Ave NE, LRU 7267
Hickory, NC 28601

Doug Socha

Head Football Coach
625 7th Ave NE, LRU 7356
Hickory, NC 28601

Christopher Gordon

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

Three students walking across campus with Grace Chapel and Shaw Plaza in the background

Lenoir-Rhyne announces partnership with The Art of Compassion

Promoting kindness, empathy and community through arts, education and entertainment, makes LR and The Art of Compassion a perfect fit for partnership.

Charles Cooke in front of a chalkboard in the lab in 1984

The end of three eras

2024 saw the retirement of three of the university's longest-serving faculty members, with more than 150 years of combined service between them. Colleagues, students and alumni shared their memories and gratitude.

June 06 All Day / Cary, N.C.

Baseball vs NCAA Division II Championship

June 06 All Day / Colorado and Utah

National Parks Tour: Colorado and Utah - May 26-June 16