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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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In Memoriam: Jane Stephenson

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

May 15, 2026

Jane Stephenson wears doctoral regalia and speaks into a microphone at a podium.

Lees-McRae College secures historic $10 million gift to launch innovative housing initiative

This historic gift is thanks to the generosity of Howard “Smoky” Bissell and Margaret Bissell

May 05, 2026

Smoky and Margaret Bissell sit at a table with President Lee King and examine building plans.

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

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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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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
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