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
A Lees-McRae alum loads a trailer with supplies
“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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Alumni Board President Christopher Finley looks back on his three-year term

Finley, a 1996 grad, had not engaged with the college for many years before rekindling his passion for the institution and joining the Al...

January 13, 2026

Lees-McRae Trustee Emerita Barbara Whitton passes away

Whitton served multiple terms on the Board of Trustees

January 08, 2026

Fall 2025 Dean’s and President’s Lists celebrate students’ high academic performance

The lists are published each semester and include the names of students who meet rigorous academic standards

January 07, 2026

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