Lenoir-Rhyne University

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Lenoir-Rhyne University blends Lutheran liberal arts traditions with strong professional programs in conservation science, global studies, and communications at its Blue Ridge Mountain-adjacent campus in Hickory, NC. The close-knit community of 2,000 students emphasizes faith exploration (not required) and experiential learning. Students who want personal attention from professors while gaining hands-on research and internship experience tend to flourish here. The university's unique emphasis on sustainability includes a working observatory and extensive natural resources programs.