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Elevated Experiential Learning

Your next adventure awaits! Expand your horizons through hands-on learning in a location that will inspire you to reach your greatest potential.

 

Find Your Place   Lees-McRae is what you make it.

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    Ski and snowboard practice at Beech Mountain Resort

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    Study session at the Pinnacle Room

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    Theatre performance in Hayes Auditorium

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    Dodgeball in the Student Recreation Complex

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    Training at the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

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    Rescue drills at the Adventure Park Learning Lab

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    Lifeguarding at Wildcat Lake

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    Ski and snowboard practice at Beech Mountain Resort

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    Study session at the Pinnacle Room

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    Theatre performance in Hayes Auditorium

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    Dodgeball in the Student Recreation Complex

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    Training at the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

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    Rescue drills at the Adventure Park Learning Lab

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    Lifeguarding at Wildcat Lake

Newest cohort of Elizabeth McRae scholars is named following Scholars Day 2026
March 17, 2026

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

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Senior Wildlife Biology major Jedda Levy is dedicated to spreading the word about snake health
March 13, 2026

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

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From the High Country to the Highlands with senior Pre-Veterinary Medicine major Saige Jones
March 06, 2026

Following graduation, Jones will attend veterinary school at University of Glasgow in Scotland

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Forensic Science specialization offers new pathway for Criminal Justice and Biology students
March 05, 2026

The cross-disciplinary specialization offers ample experiential learning opportunities

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Iconic southern comedy-drama “Steel Magnolias” blooms on the Lees-McRae stage
January 29, 2026

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

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PEAK Experience expands summer courses, experiential learning at Lees-McRae College
January 28, 2026

The new comprehensive student success initiative builds on what makes the college a leader in educational excellence

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