• 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.

Creating Impactful Experiences

Activities & Organizations


No matter your interests, there's an activity or organization for you at Lenoir-Rhyne. You'll have new experiences, develop important skills and create lifelong friendships. Join one today, or start your own.

To connect directly to student organizations, visit Raftr below.

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Find What Sparks Your Interest


There's a student activity or organization for you.

  • Academic Clubs & Groups
    From joining an Honor Society to specific organizations that support students studying medicine, music, business and more—find a community that will support your academic goals.
  • Arts & Media
    If you have a passion for the arts, whether you love to sing or enjoy putting on a performance, encourage your creative side by joining one of our arts and media organizations.
  • Community Awareness
    Whether you want to build a better world, or are curious about ways to help others, we have clubs that will help expand your worldview while enriching your life and the lives of others.
  • Culture & Politics
    No matter how you identify, finding a group that shares your values can be affirming all while helping you grow. Find which cultural or political group speaks most to you here.
  • Fraternity and Sorority Life
    If you are curious about Fraternity and Sorority Life life at LR, consider joining a sorority or fraternity, which can help you make new friends, get academic support and become engaged in activities around campus.
  • Music Performance
    Do you have a passion for music? You can participate in a variety of performance groups showcasing singing and music. 
  • Recreation & Games
    It's important to make sure you have a healthy balance between academics and, well, fun! Our recreation and games clubs will help you do just that. Find an organization that helps you unwind, have great experiences and make friends. 
  • Religious & Spiritual
    Delve deeper into your spiritual side with one of our religious or spiritual groups. You'll find a sense of community and gain deeper insight into yourself.
  • Student Governance & Leadership
    If you feel like you're a natural-born leader and want to grow your leadership skills or perhaps you want to have a say in campus activities and student life, then you should check out our student governance and leadership organizations.
Ataysha Fininen

I would describe the LR community as diverse and very inclusive; everyone has the opportunity to be involved in anything that they want to since there are so many different clubs and organizations.

Ataysha Fininen '22, Psychology
University Updates text with Lenoir-Rhyne University logo

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.

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Tishara Sneed stands next to her art on exhibit, a woven design with traditional masks

Appearing in “The Art of Profession” exhibition, the four students shared work inspired by nature, street art and Indigenous cultures.

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