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The agreements will give graduates from the Emergency Management and Human Services programs at CCC&TI a new path to earning their bachelor’s degrees at Lees-McRae

The college moved up 80 places from its 2022 ranking by the U.S. News and World Report

The assistant professor brings more than a decade of experience as a professor, criminal profiler, and criminal psychologist to the position

Take a walk down memory lane and reflect on this historic year

The addition of master’s programs in Healthcare Administration and Criminal Justice will continue the college’s efforts to prepare students for modern workplace demands

Vance is a senior in the Online Human Services program

A non-comprehensive list of some of our favorite moments of the year

Bond, the coordinator for the online Human Services program, will remain in the position until a Dean of ECOL is found

Lees-McRae also received recognition for its nursing program and as a top college in North Carolina

Join us as we look back on some of our successes during this unexpected year

Individuals interested in learning more about the Criminal Justice, Education, Nursing, and Business and Management programs can register now

Albany Technical College is the first school outside of North Carolina to sign such an agreement

Kim Longsoldier overcame the challenges of being a woman in a primarily male field in her 11 years of army service

For the first time, Haywood students will receive guaranteed admission to finish their bachelor’s degrees

The new articulation agreement allows Brunswick students to transfer to any Lees-McRae academic program of their choice.

All Lees-McRae online and main campus programs included for the first time in the Guaranteed Admission Program with Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute.

Garrett Hinshaw, president of CVCC, presents Savannah Brown with the President’s Award. Brown recently completed her criminal justice associate degree at CVCC and is attending Lees-McRae College to pursue her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.

U.S. News & World Report ranked Lees-McRae College 26th among 120 regional colleges in the South in its recent 2021 Best Colleges guide.


During the Spring 2020 semester, 337 students were recognized for their academic achievement.

The accolades, given by two different college program resources, ranked both the Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education and online Elementary Education program as some of the best in the U.S.

On-campus classes to be held remotely for remainder of Spring 2020 semester; public events canceled until July 1.

The college landed among those across the country recognized for their commitment and investment in supporting transfer students.

As you navigate the current public health situation, hear from Marla Gentile on caring for your mental health.

Poll closes Monday, March 30 at 10 a.m.

This year marks the eighth Top Adventure College competition hosted by Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine, and Lees-McRae is once again in the running.

The campus community gathered on Thursday, March 5 to honor Dr. Billy Carver’s memory during the dedication of the newly renovated Billy J. Carver Laboratory.


During the Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9, Eco Strategies Group Founder Andrea Ruiz-Hays will address the class of 2020.

In a recent ranking by Online Schools Report, a higher education online program resource, the college's online Human Services program was named one of the best in the U.S.

Join us as we look back at our favorite memories of the year

During the Fall 2019 semester, 330 students were recognized for their academic achievement.

In a recent ranking of online human services programs across the U.S., Intelligent listed Lees-McRae as a top college.

With the revised Comprehensive Articulation Agreement, students at community colleges are transferring to institutions like Lees-McRae at a higher rate and with more ease.

Discover why our students call this place home at an Academic Preview Day hosted by each of our four schools.

Higher education online ranking resource Online Schools Report listed the Lees-McRae online Human Services major as one of the best in the nation.

The agreement, called the Promise Program, will provide eligible two-year Blue Ridge Community College graduates the opportunity to complete their bachelor degrees with guaranteed admission.

For the third year in a row, Lees-McRae was named a College of Distinction within the prestigious North Carolina cohort.

On August 1, Dr. Kim Priode will begin her tenure as dean alongside the faculty within the May School of Nursing and Health Sciences.

During the Spring 2019 semester, 326 students landed on either the Dean’s or President’s lists.

During their annual ranking of online programs, EDsmart ranked online programs at Lees-McRae as one of the top ten in North Carolina.

Experience Commencement as 246 graduates cross the stage and begin a new adventure in their lives

Preceding the highly-anticipated Commencement ceremony, the Baccalaureate Service is an evening of scripture, words of wisdom from faculty and staff, as well as a traditional hooding ceremony.

Join the Lees-McRae community in celebrating another great academic year in the lead up to Commencement 2019.

During the May 10 ceremony in Evans Auditorium, Alpha Chi will induct 18 students and their chosen distinguished faculty member.

Students, faculty, and staff gathered Tuesday, April 23, in Hayes Auditorium and Broyhill Theatre to celebrate the recipients of several coveted awards in academics, leadership, and service.

President Lee King and others will showcase our mountain home during a series of receptions

The regional accreditation body for the Southeast, SACSCOC recently appointed Hansen to a three-year term on the Commission's Board of Trustees.

During the commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11, president of popular publication Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine, Blake DeMaso, will address the class of 2019

Graduation on the horizon? Seniors, this career advice is for you.

Of more than 3,000 schools considered across the nation, the May School of Nursing and Health Sciences landed in the top 40 institutions in the state

Marking a prestigious academic achievement, nearly half of the college student body were awarded a spot on either list for the fall 2018 semester.

Join us as we look back at our favorite memories of the year

Together with Richmond Community College, human services program transfer students can seamlessly earn their bachelor’s degree.

During their annual higher education rankings, Affordable Colleges Online ranked the Lees-McRae Online Elementary Education program as one of the best in the U.S.

The College and High Country community will come together to celebrate its 16th president, Dr. Herbert L. King Jr.

Starting fall 2018, students can now receive their Master of Arts in Teaching.

Longtime City of Lenoir police officer, Capt. Brent Phelps '05, has been announced as the next chief of police.

Friday, June 1, marked the first day of King’s leadership as 16th president of the institution.

Adding to a long list of accolades, Lees-McRae online learning programs notched a spot on the Best Value School’s annual ranking of “Best Online Colleges in North Carolina."

On Saturday, May 5, the Lees-McRae community and their families welcomed 266 students into the graduating class of 2018.

In the hours that led to Commencement 2018, students, faculty and staff gathered across campus to celebrate another year of accomplishments and successes.

Join the Lees-McRae community in celebrating another great academic year in the lead up to Commencement 2018.

On June 1, Dr. Herbert L. King, Jr. will assume the presidency of Lees-McRae. In the spirit of King’s coming leadership as the 16th president, we borrowed 16 questions from the Proust Questionnaire (commonly used by Vanity Fair).

Students, faculty and staff gathered Thursday, April 19, in Evans Auditorium to celebrate the recipients of several coveted awards in academics, leadership and service as part of the traditional Honors and Awards event.

The commencement ceremony at Lees-McRae College on Saturday, May 5 will feature a familiar face. Current president, Dr. Barry M. Buxton, has been tapped to serve as speaker in recognition of his many efforts and contributions.

President-elect Dr. Herbert L. King, Jr. returned to campus last week to meet with several groups on campus as part of his transition before his first day on June 1, 2018.

On January 19, 2018, the Lees-McRae College Board of Trustees elected Dr. Herbert L. King, Jr. as the 16th president in the 118-year history of the institution. King will succeed Dr. Barry M. Buxton on June 1, 2018.