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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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Lees-McRae College remains ranked among the top private colleges in North Carolina according to U.S. News & World Report

The college was ranked 16 on the organization’s Best Regional Colleges South list

September 22, 2026

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Theatre Arts presents children’s theater musical, “The Arkansaw Bear”

The musical, based on a 19th-century children’s book, explores themes that will move children and adult audiences alike

September 16, 2026

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High Country Alumni Association chapter announces new leadership

Alumni Jesse Pope ’02, Mandy Poplin ’94, and Jamie Johnson ’89 will serve as chapter officers

September 04, 2026

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After more than 30 years in the community college sector, alumna Liz Silvers ’91 looks back on her career

Silvers was among the first class to pursue a bachelor's degree at Lees-McRae when the college became a four-year institution

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A summer sea turtle internship helped senior Destiny Lepera find a new passion

Lepera, a Wildlife Biology major, interned at The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Center in Surf City, North Carolina

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A proven program-builder will lead Lees-McRae’s new men’s and women’s golf program in Banner Elk
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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