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Tweet 31 July 2006 A $1 million pledge from Lees-McRae College trustee James G. McMillan and his wife Nancy will support various campus revitalization projects over the next four years. The first priority identified is the renovation of McAllister residence … Continue reading →

Tweet Dr. Stephen Haynes, noted author, International lecturer, and Chair of Religious Studies at Rhodes College, will be at Lees-McRae College for two evenings in late July to present the following programs: Wednesday, July 26, 7 p.m., Evans Auditorium, Cannon … Continue reading →

Tweet Lees-McRae College invites community members to join them for a Lawn Party at Tate Lawn on Wednesday, June 21 from 2-4 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Lees-McRae Summer Theatre, featuring their upcoming production A Funny Thing Happened on … Continue reading →

Tweet   The Rev. Dr. O’dell Smith encourages graduates to find their path, make a difference and remain open to education of any kind.  Largest Graduating Class Celebrates, Remembers Classmates An emotional year came to a close on Saturday as … Continue reading →

Tweet Earth Day was celebrated with added zeal at Lees-McRae College this year. Approximately 250 Lees-McRae College students and employees gathered together for the College’s second annual Mountain Day of Service on Thursday. Volunteers logged more than 1500 hours of … Continue reading →

Tweet The Lees-McRae College cycling program will be competing on a new level for the 2006-07 academic year. The team has for the past four years raced in Division II of the National Collegiate Cycling Association, winning the past three … Continue reading →

Tweet Lees-McRae College alumnus (’95) and fellow fireman Chistopher Parent presents the family of Archibald “Arch” McFadyen with an American flag.      More than 1000 people attended an emotional memorial service for Lees-McRae students Archibald “Arch” McFadyen, Nathan “Griff” … Continue reading →

Tweet A memorial service celebrating the lives of Lees-McRae College studentsNathan “Griff” Lyerly, Arch McFAdyen, Michael Shope and fellow firefighter Kevin Bell will be held on Wednesday, March 22 at 3 p.m. in Hayes Auditorium. A reception will follow in … Continue reading →

Tweet Funeral arrangements have been announced for the three Lees-McRae College students killed Wednesday in a boating accident off of Oak Island, N.C. A prayer service will be held for students on Monday, March 20 at 7 p.m. A public … Continue reading →

Tweet Brookwalter, Beard Earn Individual Championships The Lees-McRae College cycling team brought home more national titles this weekend from the Liberty Mutual U.S. National Cyclo-Cross Championships. Junior Brent Bookwalter won the collegiate men’s title with a 45-second victory over Matt … Continue reading →

Tweet The 2005 USA Cycling Collegiate Division II National Mountain Bike Champions. Brookwalter, Hein Earn Individual Championships Despite cold, rainy weather, the Lees-McRae College cycling team won its third straight Division II USA Cycling Collegiate National Mountain Bike Championship at … Continue reading →

Tweet Dr. David Bushman, right, takes the Oath of Office as his wife, Suzanne, holds the Edgar Tufts Bible. Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Harold B. Hopfenberg looks on. Inauguration of 13th President Held in Backdrop of Majestic Mountains Lees-McRae … Continue reading →

Tweet The Honorable Virginia Foxx with Dr. Gene Spears, interim vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty, and Dr. David W. Bushman, president of Lees-McRae. U.S. Representative Foxx Receives Degree from Alma Mater (Forty-four Years Later) With … Continue reading →

Tweet 26 April 2005 Students, employees and friends gathered in Hayes Auditorium Tuesday evening for the annual Honors and Awards ceremony.

Tweet Above, students Jennifer Baker (far left) and Trae Floyd (far right) pick up trash in downtown Banner Elk. Below, students work at the Habitat for Humanity house that Lees-McRae is building with Abordale and Banner Elk Presbyterian churches. First … Continue reading →

The Lees-McRae College cyclists rode away to a strong finish at their second-ever home event this weekend, one week before conference finals at Cumberland College, Williamsburg, Ky. Nine schools were represented at the event, including Lees-McRae, the University of Florida, University of Georgia, Cumberland College, Appalachian State University, Florida State University, University of South Carolina, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Auburn University Continue reading →