2021 Articles
Group Dynamics and Facilitation prepares ORM majors for careers working with diverse teams
A non-comprehensive list of some of our favorite moments of the year
Lees-McRae was also recognized as one of the best colleges in North Carolina for main campus and online degrees
The college was recognized as an essential driver of commerce in the community
The Students of Excellence program recognizes students who go above and beyond in creating a welcoming and vibrant campus culture
Biology professor Susan Gardner shares some food safety tips to make your holiday more enjoyable
The alum turned a way to make some extra money as a student into a profitable career
The History major and transfer student isn’t wasting a second at Lees-McRae
The United Kingdom native picked Lees-McRae because of its deep community roots
Swap will highlight sustainability through activities, raffles, and gear trading
Event will feature "Stoke the Fire", a new film focused on joy of skiing
Ceremony featured remarks from President Lee King, time to honor veterans with institutional connections
The blind guitarist from Deep Gap, North Carolina who shared the joy of folk music with the world will be honored Nov. 13 with a celebratory concert.
Students, faculty, and staff celebrate beginning of a new era with special ceremony
Five-student female cast has had to work hard to master the complex score and prepare for live performances
Students with an Associate of Applied Sciences in Human Services will be able to complete their bachelor’s degree at Lees-McRae
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Ceremony will show gratitude to the brave men and women who have served or are faithfully serving
This new musical tells the origin story of Hildegard von Bingen through 90 minutes of rhythmic vocal performance
REEL ROCK, one of climbing’s greatest celebrations, returns and will feature six different mini-films
The four-CD set will include a never-before-heard recording of a young Watson performing in Boone, North Carolina in 1941
Installation of station is in line with institution’s commitment to community
Donated equipment will fill the revamped Fitness Center, reinforcing commitment to wellness
Abernethy attributes his success to hard work, his family, and the foundation provided by Lees-McRae
The plan has five areas of focus that will build on the institution’s strengths and lead to future growth
The poet and assistant professor of English will also read selected works
Cody Porter, assistant professor of Wildlife Biology, says woolly worms are abundant and mobile
Students, faculty, and staff complete projects at 31 local sites
A reception for the North Carolina-based artist will be held on Thursday, Oct. 14 in the King-Shivell Gallery
The changing fall foliage provides great views and photo opportunities. Knowing the best way to view it all is important.
Myers, a Board of Trustees member since 2015, also chaired the Finance Committee
Agreement builds on established Memorandum of Understanding, includes guaranteed admission for three programs
Local gynecologist, midwives—including alumna April Greene—share dedication for women’s health
Hulbert is ready to transform the student experience at Lees-McRae
Celebrate throughout October with a full slate of sustainability-centered activities
Students of Excellence celebrates individuals who go above and beyond to serve others
Lees-McRae alumni Dale Parker and Gus Pederson reflect on the Boone soccer team’s debut season
The exhibition will run from Sept. 16–Oct. 15
Lees-McRae was one of 12 Southern regional colleges recognized for teaching excellence
The programs are designed to boost retention through completion and prepare students for life after graduation
Graduates of the Lumberton, NC school will now be offered guaranteed admission to the Banner Elk college
The evolutionary biologist and scuba-diving aficionado traveled to Nicaragua and Lake Tanganyika for her master's and doctorate research
Lopes comes to Lees-McRae from Piedmont Technical College
Alumnus Gunnar Bergey applies his education to supporting the sport he loves
The FDA recently approved the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for individuals age 16 and older
Themes of community and upholding to the Lees-McRae motto were prevalent throughout the event
Gill previously served as provost and chief academic officer at University of the Ozarks
Malbon hopes the book will bring attention to an issue many Americans struggle with
Fans of Dolly Parton, mathematical geniuses, or medieval Catholic composers won’t want to miss this year’s shows
Lees-McRae alum Savannah Trantham is putting her rehab skills to work in western North Carolina
Smith oversees campus housing and works with area coordinators and RAs to meet students’ needs
From Aug. 8–20, the college is hosting multiple events for new and returning students, faculty, and staff
The state senator and state representative discussed issues of workforce housing, drug abuse, and broadband connectivity, among others
Rueckert most recently served as the dean of the School of Sciences and Humanities at Wentworth Institute of Technology
The final Lees-McRae Summer Theatre production runs through Aug. 1
The first annual School Counselor Experience introduced 12 counselors to opportunities available on campus and in the nearby community
The conversation, moderated by Jim Swinkola and taking place on Lees-McRae campus, will be held in Hayes Auditorium on July 23
A Wildlife Biology research project brought Juan Sebastian Restrepo ’21 and James Cadolino face-to-face with the elusive whippoorwill
The musical is written and directed by Professor Emeritus and Lees-McRae Summer Theatre Artistic Director Janet Barton Speer
The event will be held in Hayes Auditorium on July 23
Watching the sunset from the Roan Highlands should be on the bucket list of every outdoor-loving Lees-McRae student
Tickets to watch the livestream event are $10 for community members
Chromebooks and webcams are now available for checkout to main campus students
Recently retired Lees-McRae Professor, Michael Joslin, PhD, speaks with a former pupil about his 40-year career in journalism and academia
Ledford shared his love of literature, language, and history with generations of Lees-McRae students
“Daniel Boone’s Window” follows Wimberley’s award-winning debut poetry collection “All the Great Territories”
Leor Shuflita and Sara Stiehler chose the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center as one stop in their clinical rotations
Tickets are now on sale for the show, which opens on June 19
The season will begin on June 14 with Mac Frampton: That Mancini Magic!
Presentations will be held every Friday and Saturday at 1 p.m. all summer long
All events will take place at 7 p.m. and will both livestreamed and open to the public
Catawba County Library will be hosting virtual presentations with the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center on June 8 and 9
The 42nd season of FORUM will kick off on Monday, June 14, and will run through Monday, August 2.
The book drive was hosted by Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Company, a Bobcat-owned business
Ten minutes away from Lees-McRae College, the hike from the Profile Trail to Calloway Peak is a portal to the heart of Grandfather Mountain.
Hulbert will contribute a valuable perspective to student experience and diversity initiatives at the college
The raptors were released from MacRae Meadows at Grandfather Mountain
During the ceremony, both students and faculty reminisced about the positive experiences they had in the program
The veteran of stage and screen presented the college with the costume he wore in “Jesus Christ Superstar”
The recent graduate was able to purse a program geared to her interests while playing four years of softball
Students, friends, and family gathered in MacRae Meadows to celebrate the accomplishments of recent graduates
Students receive the recognitions for maintaining a high GPA for the semester
Once responsible for keeping mountain communities isolated, Grandfather Mountain now invites visitors from around the world
The mentorship program offers an opportunity for alumni to give back to the college
The Blue Ridge Mountains provided a perfect backdrop for the new company
The Wildlife Biology graduate recently accepted a position working for Project Chimps as a caregiver aide
The season will feature two shows, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” and “America's Artist: The Norman Rockwell Story”
Winkelmann visited Lees-McRae to film a snowboarding video for Red Bull
The Wildlife Biology graduate recently accepted a position working for Project Chimps as a caregiver aide
Lees-McRae was recently named a Gold Bike Friendly University and was selected to compete in the Blue Ridge Outdoor Magazine Top Adventure College Tournament
Beauchamp earned both his bachelor's degree and Master of Arts in Teaching in five years thanks to the recently added 4+1 program
Winkelmann and several other snowboarders filmed the video on Lees-McRae campus in February
Awards were given to individuals who have exhibited superior leadership, academic achievement, and service over the past year
Students have the option to earn Leave No Trace Trainer and Master Educator certifications
Both main campus and online students were invited to join
Commencement and the end of the semester are fast approaching. Keep track of all the important end-of-year coverage here.
The signing took place at Davison-Davie Community College on April 9
The graduating senior received recognition for her poem “Sometimes Nana visits me but this time she’s a robin”
The play by William Shakespeare will be performed on Nebel Green
Students, faculty, and staff enthusiastically celebrated a week dedicated to the mountains
Western Piedmont students who earn an associate degree will receive guaranteed admission to Lees-McRae
The location of Lees-McRae, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains near ski resorts and state parks, is one of the college's many advantages
The former landfill site has become a diverse ecosystem that trains students in essential field skills
Gill brings a wealth of experience in strategic planning, data-driven decision making, and innovation to the position
The Weatherford Awards are given each year to the works of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry that best illustrate the character of southern Appalachia
The group bicycle ride was held as part of Bike Month, a campuswide initiative to celebrate bike culture
As student, coach, teacher, public relations director, and vice president, Don Baker pushed the college to new heights
The daughter of Korn guitarist Brian “Head” Welch is offering hope for other young adults who have experienced parental loss
Vote between March 22 and March 28 to help the college advance to the Elite Eight
Students who have already received admission to the college competed for scholarships during the annual Scholars Day event
Rose Bowden, the oldest living Lees-McRae alumnus, has thoroughly filled her 99 years
Guest juror Jack Michael chose the three winning pieces based on both technical skill and artistic commitment
The college joins schools, city programs, and non-profit organizations across the state dedicated to promoting cycling safety
Guest artist Jack Michael will be the judge for the show
Works discussed in the course are available through the Shelton Learning Commons
Layana de Souza ’14 is one of 25 individuals from around the world chosen for the prestigious program
CFCC students who earn an associate degree will receive guaranteed admission when transferring to Lees-McRae
From orphaned bobcats to entangled snakes, wildlife rehabilitation students kept busy in 2020
This first article in the multi-part series "In the Mountain" examines a piece of Black Avery County history, and how the region’s past has affected its present and future.
Graduates from the three partner community colleges will receive guaranteed admission to complete their bachelor’s degrees
Lees-McRae is one of 150 educational institutions to make the 2021 PTK Transfer Honor Roll
The college is the smallest educational institution in the country to earn Gold status
Bond, the coordinator for the online Human Services program, will remain in the position until a Dean of ECOL is found
Opportunities to engage students personally and a campus-wide passion for the outdoors drove results
Steve Brown discussed his artistic history, creative process, and the inspiration for his work
Lees-McRae also received recognition for its nursing program and as a top college in North Carolina
New event offers guidance and connection for students in their final year at Lees-McRae
Weekend will feature discounted lift tickets and rentals for all Bobcats as well as several virtual events
Business Administration major Matthew Armstrong took a chance on a real estate internship—and ended up running the show
Annette George shares story of faith and perseverance with students
The first 50 seniors to register will receive a tablet sleeve and professional headshot
Freshman Jalen Joiner lost his mother right after receiving his Lees-McRae offer letter, but he knows she's still his biggest fan
Campus chaplain Ted Henry and Dean of Students Justin Kitts shared remarks
The art exhibit, which will be hosted in the King-Shivell Gallery, features depictions of mythological and folklore characters composed of everyday materials
ACC students who complete an associate degree will receive automatic admittance
The distinction recognizes full-time students who achieve or maintain high marks during the semester.