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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Lenoir-Rhyne is special because it has a familiar environment that allows students to know each other and faculty and staff. It feels like home.

Ruben Morillas '19, Business Administration

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

Cat Niekro

Vice President for Advancement and Marketing Communications
625 7th Ave NE, LRU 7546
Hickory, NC 28601

LeAna Barlowe

Graduate Assistant, Admission
625 7th Ave NE, LRU 7227
Hickory, NC 28601

Theta Xi makes record donation to Habitat for Humanity

The fraternity raised $1750 for Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley, affirming a commitment to philanthropy both locally and nationally.

I Will Listen

Supporting student well-being in mind, body and spirit, Mental Health Week forged campus connections and offered something for everyone.

March 21 7:00 PM / Grace Chapel

Visiting Writers Series: Robert Hass

April 23 All Day / Various Locations (see schedule)

Symposium of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE)