2024 Articles
Make the most of the most wonderful time of the year with this guide
Another year of memories made in the mountains
Proceeds from the event will benefit the college’s Ski and Snowboard team
Professors of History Scott Huffard, Robert Turpin, and Mike Davis discuss their personal interests and why studying history is important
Fox8 News talks with Assistant Swim Coach Aaron Van Nostrand and student-athletes about their experience giving back
Sullivan Fellows Matthew Knafelz and Bea Adams participated in the two-week study abroad opportunity, which focused on social entrepreneurship
“Sweet Charity” is a dance-heavy romcom featuring choreography by Bob Fosse
The college has been certified as a Gold-level Bicycle Friendly University and earned a spot on the Guide to Green Colleges for 2025
Many students have done their part to contribute to the recovery effort, whether in Banner Elk or from afar
Three private colleges in Western North Carolina, already facing a tough environment, weathered a historic storm
Turpin was consulted by Good Morning America regarding his book "Black Cyclists: The Race for Inclusion" for their story on the topic
This is the first of many steps toward normalcy as the college begins to rebuild following Hurricane Helene
Future teachers will now be familiar with standard school curricula and able to be more flexible when designing lesson plans
The college has also improved on the lists of Best Value and Top Performers on Social Mobility
Building your bucket list for this fall in the mountains? We’ve got you covered
Sophomores Layla Tillery, Xavier Carey, and Lilly Anthony are the newest cohort of Lees-McRae College Sullivan Fellows
Seniors Melissa White and Seth Buie share their experience in the college’s Elementary Education distance learning program
Henninger works for Appalachia Service Project, a home repair organization based in Johnson City, Tennessee
Hollar’s mother, who was an instructor and student at Lees-McRae, raised her and her brother on the college’s campus
Summer 2024 was another successful season of patient care and hands-on learning for students
The partnership will expand educational opportunities for Yancey County students
The college marks the largest student body in nearly 15 years
Kaplan joined the Lees-McRae Board of Trustees in 2019
Make the most of this semester by trying out something new
A romantic comedy, a riveting docudrama, and an iconic tragedy will each take the Hayes Auditorium stage this year
As Santis begins her fourth year with the college, she plans to use her new role to strengthen relationships, academic programs, and the overall student experience
Dean of Arts and Humanities Michael Vines explains the wide-ranging applications of humanities degrees and why these skills are so valuable
This is the fourth year the college has earned this distinction
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Ewing is participating in the workshop for early-career faculty at small liberal arts colleges provided by Eckerd College
The completion of this project represents the institution’s focus on the future as it marks its 125th anniversary
You won’t want to miss this one-night-only entertainment experience
The college was also recognized for affordability and Business and Education academic programming
The camps are held each summer across two weeks, and are targeted toward high school students
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The production is written and directed by Lees-McRae Summer Theatre’s own Janet Barton Speer
Levy is earning a specialization in Wildlife Rehabilitation, and is combining the two prongs of the college’s Wildlife Biology program in her research
Western North Carolina is known for our winters, but summers are full of fun, adventure, and beautiful weather
Summer orientation is an important time to get acquainted with the college’s campus, meet your peers, and prepare for life as a Bobcat
The MOU involves three parts: programming exchanges, the Lees-McRae Pre-College Initiative, and discounted tuition
Palmer, who recently earned an MFA from SCAD, majored in Business Administration and minored in Outdoor Recreation Management while at Lees-McRae
With a selection for every reader, this list is sure to educate, entertain, and engross
The series will feature eight exciting musical performances
Four students were awarded the full-tuition scholarships
The student-run experiential learning scenario gave Theatre Arts, Criminal Justice, Wilderness Medicine and Rescue, and Outdoor Recreation Management students a chance to show what they know
Black cyclists have always defied the odds in the overwhelmingly white sport and pastime, Lees-McRae College history professor and retired amateur competitor Robert J. Turpin observes in Black Cyclists: The Race for Inclusion, his unprecedented epic narrative of Black American cyclists.
The college joins outdoor recreation organizations around the country in pledging to make the outdoors more welcoming and inclusive.
More than 250 students were recognized on the Dean’s and President’s Lists for their academic excellence
Commencement celebrated the achievements of just over 200 accomplished graduates
The college's summer schedule is full of exciting entertainment
The award is presented by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce
Pyatte worked at Lees-McRae for 37 years
Seagle will be one of the graduating seniors delivering a speech at this year’s Commencement ceremony
The summer months offer opportunities for students to take courses in a different format
The English major and Creative Writing minor will be one of the student speakers at this year’s Commencement ceremony
Each semester the series takes students on adventures around the High Country
Gear up for graduation with this hub for all things end-of-year
The annual tradition celebrates all things Appalachia with a week of special programming
The Outdoor Recreation Management and Wilderness Medicine and Rescue double-major is also the coach and captain of the college’s club climbing team
The ceremony celebrates the academic, athletic, professional, and service achievements of members of the Lees-McRae community
Turpin will deliver a book talk and reading from the text on campus later this month
After graduating with an associate degree in criminal justice from a local community college, Brawley’s interests shifted toward human resources
This is the latest agreement in the college's Guaranteed Admission Program
The 70-acre property was revitalized from an old landfill and today is a thriving ecosystem where Lees-McRae students conduct groundbreaking research
Jones is majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Psychology, and has incorporated the two disciplines into his student organization The Dreamer’s Club
The week-long celebration will explore all things Appalachia, from food, to music, to nature
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Hamilton is currently working on her first novel, a project she plans to use for her senior seminar and to apply to graduate programs
The musical is a tale about love, adventure, and finding oneself along the way
After witnessing the lack of diversity in the outdoor industry firsthand, Hunter founded Black Folks Camp Too to address the disparity
Jernigan balanced full-time work, school, and parenthood thanks to the program’s flexibility
Scouts camped on the college's South Campus property and received instruction from Lees-McRae faculty and staff
Barrineau has completed the Exercise Science program along a pre-physical therapy track and will begin physical therapy school in the fall
As she prepares for Commencement in May, the Criminal Justice and Psychology double-major reflects on how she has grown
The agreement is effective immediately and will commence for the Fall 2024 semester
An old favorite returns to the stage
Women’s History Month is recognized in March in the United States, and this year Lees-McRae, led by Associate Professor of Communications and Media Studies Abby Arnold-Patti, is joining the celebration
Winter months can be particularly difficult for those who face mental health struggles, but this guide can help lead students in the right direction
Stevenson has been working in the healthcare supply chain for more than 20 years
The screening will be held at Beech Mountain Resort
Vesely has been with Lees-McRae for 10 years, but her vision for the future of the college has never been more clear
The college is the only private North Carolina higher education institution in the top 50
The former collegiate soccer player’s role as an athletic trainer at Queens University allows her to give back
The annual 100 Days Until Graduation event kicks off the official countdown to Commencement, now follow this guide to make the most of your last few months as an undergraduate
The group of students spent two weeks in Belize earning certifications in scuba diving and sailing, and experiencing full-time life on the water
Prior to the screening of the film the college will be hosting a fun and festive winter carnival
In December, a group of more than 20 Wildlife Biology students took a month-long trip to New Zealand where they discovered new species, explored foreign landscapes, and gained a renewed sense of purpose in their work
Seniors Mikayla Hamilton and Johnnie Crawford presented research papers at the State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium, and the Blue Ridge Undergraduate Research Conference respectively
Each semester the Dean’s and President’s Lists honor students’ exemplary academic performances