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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
Lauren Mena holds a banner declaring her School Counselor of the Year

Named Charlotte Mecklenburg and North Carolina School Counselor of the Year, Mena uses her background in mental health and education to strengthen student success and family engagement.

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Scott Owens

Owens teaches creative writing at Lenoir-Rhyne and has mentored hundreds of student writers. Now he brings that same commitment to his new role as Hickory’s first poet laureate.

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