• Winter Weather Updates

    We are monitoring a winter weather system that will impact university operations this weekend and into early next week. 

    • STATUS: All three campuses will close on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 2 p.m. due to forecasted snow, ice and sleet. Campuses will remain closed through Monday, Jan. 26, with remote work and remote instruction on Monday. Essential operations will continue during the closure. NOTE: LR will operate under normal university operations on Friday, Jan. 23.
    • FACILITIES (Hickory): The library and fitness center will be closed Saturday through Monday. The Cromer Center dining hall is expected to operate on a normal schedule unless otherwise communicated.
    • RECEIVE UPDATES: Check LR email and the LR website for official university updates.
    • STAY CONNECTED: If you haven't already, download and enable notifications for the SafeZone app for timely safety alerts and campus information.

    We appreciate your flexibility and patience as we continue to monitor the situation and prioritize the safety and well-being of our campus community.

    Storm Updates

Africana Studies Minor

Explore African history, religion, politics, contemporary challenges, multi-cultural perspectives and more.

A minor in Africana Studies will provide you a broad multi-cultural background. Through our program you will learn about both African and U.S. history, the inequalities of diverse populations in our society, African diaspora, and contemporary issues and perspectives.

This minor is an excellent complement to a variety of majors, including history, education, community health, nursing, criminal justice, medical studies, political science and psychology.

A minor in Africana Studies requires 18 hours consisting of the following: