Community Partners
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ works alongside of business and community leaders to continue to enrich Hickory with educational, commercial, and cultural opportunities. Our campus and community are intertwined. We are neighbors working together to make Hickory a great place to live, work, learn and play.
The ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ community truly cares and supports others around them. Whether it's local businesses supporting the Bears or students being there for others, you can always feel the love of the community.
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Partners
The ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Partners program promotes partnerships with local businesses, agencies and school and government entities to provide their employees opportunities for graduate and ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Online undergraduate education at discounted rates based on the degree of participation by the specific affiliate.
VIew ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Partners ProgramÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Partners in Higher Education
Through the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Partners in Higher Education program, graduates from partner institutions will receive incentives for enrolling in participating graduate programs at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ.
View ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Partners in Higher Education ProgramFriends of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ
The Friends of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ discount program allows businesses to express support for ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ by offering a discount to their local ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ campus community.
Currently, more than 50 businesses provide ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ discounts to students in Hickory, Asheville and Columbia.
View Friends of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Discount ProgramSenior Bears
Senior Bears connects community members to the academic and cultural opportunities at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ. The program is open to all adults 55 and older and is a great way to take advantage of the many exciting opportunities at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ.
Membership perks include a Senior Bears ID card, ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ parking sticker, library access and check-out privileges, auditing of a single undergraduate course each academic year and four meals in our dining hall.
View Senior Bears Program