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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.

Estefanny Villar-Matamoros

It is clearly evident that our professors love every part of their job and their love for what they do was demonstrated through their teaching ethic.

Estefanny Villar-Matamoros '20, Pre-Medical Science
Close up of a physican assistant studies student viewing a scan

The ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Provisional status to LR’s Master of Science in PA Studies. The program is expected to welcome its first class in January 2026.

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Screenshot of redesigned LR homepage show two students in health sciences lab

Lenoir-Rhyne has launched a newly redesigned homepage at www.lr.edu, reflecting a more dynamic, engaging and student-centered online experience for prospective students, current students, families, alumni and the broader LR community.

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