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Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future
In the classroom and beyond, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ prepares you to face challenges with confidence, ambition and resilience. Grounded in self-belief and academic excellence, you™ll graduate with the tools to succeed”no matter where life takes you.
Founded in 1891, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is a co-educational, private liberal arts institution that serves 2,686+ students and offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs.
Our main campus is in Hickory, North Carolina, where both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered.
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is affiliated with the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and welcomes students from all religious denominations.
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We don™t just offer a world-class education”we create a community of passionate learners to lift you up and inspire you to become your best self.
15:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
$30M
Provided in student financial aid each year
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A Hickory native with more than 16 years of prior service at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½, Wood brings broad experience in academic innovation, student success and regional partnerships to the university chief academic role.
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Ä¢¹½´«Ã½'s new director of student engagement believes the best college experiences begin with listening, connection and a welcoming campus culture.
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