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Purpose Defined

We don’t just offer a world-class education—we offer a community of passionate learners to lift you up and inspire you to become your best self.

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What kind of student are you?

Named a U.S. News Top 40 School for Social Mobility and Best Value in the South.

97%

Employed or in Grad School

within six months of graduation.

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Demarius Hampton, Kyle Duggar and Dr. Doug Knight

LR taught us to use our time wisely and has provided me with a ‘keep moving forward' mentality. And Dr. Knight has always helped show us what we could be.

Demarius Hampton '19, Engineering Physics
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$30M

Financial aid awarded to students annually

Making college accessible & affordable.

Hickory Campus

Our picturesque campus serves as the backdrop of our students’ diverse and shared experiences. Our students are leaders, researchers and champions. LR Bears are the heart of this small-college town, and the City of Hickory fosters a thriving community for our students.

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News & Events

See who's making news and what's happening at LR.

Tishara Sneed stands next to her art on exhibit, a woven design with traditional masks
Visual Art students showcase talent at Hickory Museum of Art

Appearing in “The Art of Profession” exhibition, the four students shared work inspired by nature, street art and Indigenous cultures.

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Students walking along campus sidewalk with LR red banners on light posts
Presidential search update

An update from the Presidential Search Committee on the status of the group's search for a new LR president.

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March 17 / Belk Centrum
LR Wind Ensemble: “Student Conductors Concert”
March 25 / Shaw Plaza
Bears Give Back Day
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