Feature Stories
Take an in-depth look at our people and our programs.
Avery County courthouse serves as classroom for group of Lees-McRae Criminal Justice students getting hands-on experience with mock trial exercise
As the Native people of Western North Carolina, Cherokee communities are an integral part of Appalachian culture
Communication Arts and Design students try their hand at the gourd craft tradition
Storytelling is a centuries-long tradition in Southern Appalachia, and the High Country has many tales of its own
Tate Hall dormitory was formerly Grace Hospital, a community medical hub that served the High Country
Three Bobcat alumni share what it’s like working in the professional field of wildlife rehabilitation, and the journeys it took to get them where they are today
Follow three Wildlife Biology students as they care for injured animals at the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
From Banner Elk to Pigeon Forge, these Bobcats are taking their in-class skills into the professional realm with summer acting gigs
Outdoor Recreation Management students practice their skills in the field on two-week Western National Parks expedition
For more than 100 years Grandfather Home for Children has addressed the needs of children in the High Country
Commencement and the end of the semester are fast approaching. Keep track of all the important end-of-year coverage here.
Simulations of real-world scenarios are important experiential learning tools for different programs at Lees-McRae
Four Wildlife Biology students accompanied Michael Osbourn, PhD, on a weeklong field survey in Nantahala National Forest
A non-comprehensive list of some of our favorite moments of the year
The blind guitarist from Deep Gap, North Carolina who shared the joy of folk music with the world will be honored Nov. 13 with a celebratory concert.
Commencement and the end of the semester are fast approaching. Keep track of all the important end-of-year coverage here.