• Winter Weather Updates

    We continue to monitor the winter storm that is impacting university operations this weekend and into early this week. 

    • STATUS: All three campus locations are closed through Monday, Jan. 26, with remote work and remote instruction on Monday. Essential operations will continue during the closure. Students should watch their LR email and monitor Canvas for information from instructors. We will continue to monitor conditions closely and will provide an update regarding operations on Tuesday, Jan. 27, by noon on Monday.
    • 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

Alumni Events

Join us for alumni events throughout the year. 

Take full advantage of these opportunities and what they have to offer — a chance to connect with each other, learn something new and have fun along the way.

Check out our upcoming events calendar for events local to Hickory and across North Carolina.

 

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