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Lees-McRae College featured on WBTV’s Carolina Camera March 28 at 9 p.m.

Tweet Lees-McRae College will be featured on this week’s episode of Carolina Camera airing on WBTV Charlotte (CBS) at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28. Tune in to learn more about Lees-McRae’s unique programs of study including Outdoor Adventure Studies … Continue reading

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Orville Hicks brings old-time stories to Lees-McRae March 15

Tweet With spring pushing to fill the mountains with life, the time has come to get out and celebrate the season. Lees-McRae College invites you to participate in one of our cherished Appalachian traditions. Old-time storyteller Orville Hicks will be … Continue reading

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Lees-McRae College is on the road!

Tweet Lees-McRae College is coming to a city near you! The Office of Admissions and Office of Advancement are teaming up to host events for alumni, friends, and future Lees-McRae families in several locations in the coming weeks. Join other … Continue reading

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New May Wildlife Center under construction, Scheduled to open this spring

Tweet The new Daniel and Dianne May Wildlife Center is under roof and nearing completion on the Lees-McRae College campus. The new home of the Blue Ridge Wildlife Institute and the first new construction on campus since The Village student … Continue reading

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Business Speaker Series presents four lectures in support of Career Exploration Month

Tweet The Business Administration Student Advisory Council with aid from the Division of Business Administration is hosting a series of business speakers in support of Career Exploration Month at Lees-McRae College. On February 28 at 2:30 p.m. in Evans Auditorium, … Continue reading

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Lees-McRae College Theatre Arts Education Students and Faculty Teach at Odyssey of the Mind

Tweet Before the sun rose on a cool winter morning, five theatre arts students and their faculty mentor were en route to Elkin Elementary School in Elkin, NC to make their debut as teachers in the Odyssey of the Mind … Continue reading

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Alumni and friends are invited to participate in Career and Internship Fair March 14

Tweet Is your business looking for new talent? Do you want to help Lees-McRae students find work after graduation? Did someone connected to Lees-McRae offer you an internship that helped you get where you are today? If you can answer … Continue reading

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Career Resource Center seeks alumni mentors

Tweet Lees-McRae College alumni are encouraged to participate in the Career Resources Center’s Alumni Mentoring Program. The College wants alumni to take advantage of the many resources including job and internship postings and any of the workshops to be held … Continue reading

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Performing Arts presents Baby, the musical, February 23-26

Tweet “Look around it’s in the air / Life is changing everywhere” – especially when you find out you’re having a baby. And the three main couples in the upcoming Lees-McRae Performing Arts production of Baby feel that change as … Continue reading

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Campus memorial service for cyclist Megan Baab to be held January 12

Tweet Lees-McRae College will hold a memorial service to honor freshman cyclist Megan Baab, who passed away in a tragic training accident last month, on Thursday, January 12 at 2 p.m. in Evans Auditorium, announced College officials Friday. Baab, a … Continue reading

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Lees-McRae cyclist Megan Baab killed in accident

Tweet Updated December 16, 2011 Lees-McRae College is mourning the loss of freshman cyclist Megan Baab who was killed in an accident on US Highway 221 on Thursday, December 15. According to reports, Baab, 19, was traveling north on US … Continue reading

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Heiferpalooza – A Silent Auction November 29-30

Tweet By Jeremy Scott December and the ensuing assembly of holidays are fast approaching. So what better way is there to celebrate and display benevolence than to donate to a charity? Luckily, thanks to a few thoughtful students, one does … Continue reading

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Lees-McRae shines in NCAA Academic Success Rate report

Tweet The National Collegiate Athletic Association released this year’s edition of its Division II graduation rate data, including the division’s Academic Success Rate (ASR) on October 25, and the Lees-McRae College athletic department passed with flying colors. ASR is defined … Continue reading

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Tommy Byerly ’65 is the Alumnus of the Month

Tweet When you meet Tommy Byerly ’65, it’s nearly impossible to not have a smile on your face. He’s one of those people whose excitement and enthusiasm are contagious. And when it comes to his feelings for Lees-McRae College, he … Continue reading

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Career Resource Center introduces Alumni Mentoring Program

Tweet Lees-McRae College is excited to introduce its new Career Resources Center and Alumni Mentoring Program. The College wants alumni to take advantage of the many resources including job and internship postings and any of the workshops to be held … Continue reading

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