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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 Read More
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Lees-McRae College secures $10 million gift, launches housing initiative This gift is thanks to the generosity of Howard “Smoky” Bissell and Margaret Bissell Read More
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Avery Humane Society partnership provides local animal care and hands-on learning The partnership includes spay and neuter services and vaccine clinics Read More
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The PEAK Experience expands summer courses, experiential learning The initiative builds on what makes the college a leader in educational excellence Read More
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Top 10 most memorable moments of 2025 Look back on a record-setting year of traditions, milestone anniversaries, and strengthened community Read More

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“Sister Act” to close out 41st season of Lees-McRae Summer Theatre

The musical is based on the beloved 1992 film of the same name

July 10, 2026

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Annual mock crime scenario brings together more academic programs than ever before

Each year, the scenario provides an intensive, hands-on learning experience for students in a variety of programs

July 06, 2026

Two students acting as police officers aim fake weapons at a student acting as an assailant.

Lees-McRae Summer Theatre celebrates country’s semiquincentennial with “America 250”

The show will run in Hayes Auditorium Tuesday, June 30 through Sunday, July 5

June 16, 2026

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Portrait of Hakim Bellamy.

Hakim Bellamy ’02 shows how embracing the unfamiliar helps make a better artist

Bellamy graduated from Lees-McRae with a degree in biology and went on to become the inaugural Poet Laureate of Albuquerque, New Mexico

Aerial image of Commencement showing seats filled with graduates and guests.

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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