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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
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“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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“Shrek, The Musical” brings the swamp to the stage for Lees-McRae Summer Theatre

The show will run Thursday, June 11 through Tuesday, June 16 in Hayes Auditorium

June 01, 2026

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For Spring 2026 semester, hundreds of students earn recognition on Dean’s and President’s Lists

Students on the lists have met rigorous academic standards throughout the semester

May 21, 2026

In Memoriam: Jane Stephenson

Stephenson, founder of the New Opportunity School of Women, has passed away

May 15, 2026

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Another cohort of Bobcats turn their tassels at Commencement 2026

267 students from the Class of 2026 graduated in a Commencement ceremony on Tate Lawn on Saturday, May 9

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Senior Business Administration major Sandra Mason hopes to be a source of support and inspiration for others

Mason will represent the college’s on-campus programs as one of two student speakers at this year's Commencement ceremony

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