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Alumnus Daniel Henninger ’05 found a love for the mountains at Lees-McRae; now he works to give back to the people of the region
September 09, 2024

Henninger works for Appalachia Service Project, a home repair organization based in Johnson City, Tennessee

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A life spent on the Lees-McRae campus shaped journey and goals of Elementary Education major Madison Hollar ‘12
August 29, 2024

Hollar’s mother, who was an instructor and student at Lees-McRae, raised her and her brother on the college’s campus

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A summer in review at the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
August 28, 2024

Summer 2024 was another successful season of patient care and hands-on learning for students

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Lees-McRae College signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mountain Heritage High School
August 27, 2024

The partnership will expand educational opportunities for Yancey County students

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Lees-McRae College celebrates record growth and retention for 2024–25 academic year
August 23, 2024

The college marks the largest student body in nearly 15 years

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Board of Trustees member Harold Kaplan passes away
July 30, 2024

Kaplan joined the Lees-McRae Board of Trustees in 2019

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