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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
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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
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Top 10 most memorable moments of 2024 Another year of memories made in the mountains Read More

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67th annual Honors and Awards ceremony celebrates achievements from the 2025–26 academic year

The ceremony honors students, faculty, and staff who have made accomplishments and contributed to their community

April 20, 2026

A faculty member places a medal on a smiling student who is holding a framed award certificate.

Lees-McRae College and Avery Humane Society partnership will provide local animal care and hands-on learning opportunities

The new partnership includes spay and neuter services and annual vaccine clinics

April 08, 2026

Two students and a professor examine an animal patient on a table in the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.

Lees-McRae College Theatre Arts to perform children’s musical, “A Year with Frog and Toad”

The show will be performed in Hayes Auditorium Thursday, April 23 through Sunday, April 26

April 01, 2026

Student actors portraying frog and toad clink teacups.
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Portrait of Pati Sanchez holding a tennis racket.

By combining her interest in videography with her passion for tennis, senior Pati Vedia Sanchez has forged a new path

Sanchez is earning a major in Communication Arts and Design, and a minor in Athletic Coaching

Graduates and families sit on Tate Lawn while President King addresses the crowd from a podium.

Countdown to Commencement 2026

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North Carolina named America’s top state for business 2025 by CNBC

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Owlet nursed back to health, thanks to woods' visitors, local veterinarian, firefighters
Conference Carolinas set to launch groundbreaking women’s flag football league this spring
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