• Return to Normal University Operations on Thursday, Feb. 20

    Lenoir-Rhyne University will return to normal university operations on Thursday, Feb. 20, at our all of our campus locations—Hickory, Columbia and Asheville. Classes will resume as scheduled, and all offices will be open.

    UPDATE: Feb. 20, 9:15 a.m. (from Academic Affairs)
    Due to the recent weather changes in Hickory, you may opt to move your classes to remote delivery today if you have concerns about safely traveling to campus. If you choose to hold classes remotely, please notify your students and your dean as soon as possible.

    For those holding in-person classes, we ask that you exercise flexibility with attendance policies, understanding that some students may face transportation challenges or safety concerns. Students should not feel compelled to risk unsafe travel conditions to attend class.

    Please communicate your teaching plans to your students and your dean.

    Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring everyone's safety while maintaining academic continuity.

Supporting your academic interests

Academic Clubs & Groups

The best way to get to know your community is to get involved.

Academic clubs and groups provide you opportunities to enrich your college experience, make friends and apply and further develop your academic interests.

  • Ballooning, Engineering And Rocketry Club

    Get connected with other technology and engineering enthusiasts. As part of our club, you will collaborate to solve real-world problems, think critically and gain hands-on experience through various experiments and projects.

  • Honor Societies

    Our honor societies help you meet other academically impressive students and provide you with countless learning and leadership opportunities beyond the classroom.

    Explore Honor Societies at LR
  • LR Association of Nursing Students

    Share your experiences with fellow nursing students and receive help and encouragement through our club. Our goal is to help you succeed while creating a community of compassionate healthcare providers.

  • LR Economics Club

    One of the best ways to begin growing your professional network is by joining our Economics and Business Club—a group dedicated to creating awareness of fiscal issues and fostering the financial literacy of students.

  • Pre-Health Club

    Are you aspiring to enter the health field? Our club will link you to mentors who provide support and resources related to your major.

  • Student Occupational Therapy Association

    SOTA aims to increase campus and community awareness of the occupational therapy profession. As a member, you will experience leadership opportunities, networking, volunteer activities, social activities and more.

Santiago Ambroggio

One thing I like here is that you get a lot of options. Since LR is a small school, you get a chance to be a part of everything. You can be part of many groups. Being engaged for me is a big deal.

Santiago Ambroggio '19, MBA '21