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

Randy Isenhour, director of public safety

Public Safety: Behind the scenes

Director of Public Safety Randy Isenhour joined LR in fall 2024 after decades with the Hickory Police Department. He reflects on his career and shares his hopes and advice for a safer campus.

Normandy Bryant presents a liturgical dance during the 2024 MLK Celebration

Lenoir-Rhyne hosts third-annual MLK Day Prayer Breakfast and Celebration

Campus and community will once again join to celebrate the legacy of the Civil Rights icon and continue his work through spiritual and public service.

January 15 10:00 AM-12:00 PM / Grace Chapel

Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary Opening Service

January 20 7:00 AM-10:30 AM / Cromer Center

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 3rd Annual Prayer Breakfast