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President King addresses the crowd of graduates at Commencement 2025
Class of 2025 becomes largest cohort of graduates in college’s 125-year history The collegiate journey for the graduating class was marked by exciting changes and challenging moments Read More
Program Coordinator for Pre-Veterinary Medicine Sam Young stands in front of the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center following Hurricane Helene
Faculty and staff supported students and one another following Hurricane Helene Countless members of the college’s faculty and staff did everything they could to assist in the community’s recovery, even while experiencing personal impacts from the storm Read More
A Lees-McRae alum loads a trailer with supplies
“We will come get you, anxious dogs and all” Lees-McRae alumni sprang into action during Hurricane Helene recovery Read More
Students assist a skier at Beech Mountain
Lees-McRae students and alumni offer instruction during Adaptive Ski Week Adaptive instruction opens the benefits of outdoor recreation to a wider range of individuals Read More
Aerial photo of the Historic Commons with the mountains in the background
Top 10 most memorable moments of 2024 Another year of memories made in the mountains Read More

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Newest cohort of Elizabeth McRae scholars is named following Scholars Day 2026

20 incoming students earned full or partial scholarships at this year’s annual event

March 17, 2026

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Forensic Science specialization offers new pathway for Criminal Justice and Biology students

The cross-disciplinary specialization offers ample experiential learning opportunities

March 05, 2026

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Iconic southern comedy-drama “Steel Magnolias” blooms on the Lees-McRae stage

The play will show in Hayes Auditorium Thursday, Feb. 12–Sunday, Feb. 15

January 29, 2026

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Senior online Criminal Justice major Matthew Bonestell lives a life dedicated to public service

After years in the field, Bonestell founded a nonprofit organization to support and give back to his peers

Senior Wildlife Biology major Jedda Levy is dedicated to spreading the word about snake health

Much of Levy’s time at Lees-McRae has been spent researching snake fungal disease in the Elk Valley Preserve

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