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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.

Yer Vang

One of the most important things that I’ve learned is that upperclassmen always say, 'once a Bear, always a Bear.' Now that I’ve been here a while, I truly believe that.

Yer Vang '20, Psychology
Kids in College students working and socializing on the steps of Rhyne Building

For more than 35 years, Kids in College at Lenoir-Rhyne has offered elementary- and middle-grade students a hands-on STEM exploration combined with the joys of a college campus.

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Ivy Throneburg, Stephanie Roberts, Diego Sanjuan holding BGB signs

Lenoir-Rhyne’s ninth annual Bears Give Back set a new record with 1,514 donors contributing $627,995. See how the LR community came together to support students, programs, and campus initiatives.

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