Feature Stories
Take an in-depth look at our people and our programs.
Professors of History Scott Huffard, Robert Turpin, and Mike Davis discuss their personal interests and why studying history is important
Sullivan Fellows Matthew Knafelz and Bea Adams participated in the two-week study abroad opportunity, which focused on social entrepreneurship
Many students have done their part to contribute to the recovery effort, whether in Banner Elk or from afar
Seniors Melissa White and Seth Buie share their experience in the college’s Elementary Education distance learning program
Henninger works for Appalachia Service Project, a home repair organization based in Johnson City, Tennessee
Hollar’s mother, who was an instructor and student at Lees-McRae, raised her and her brother on the college’s campus
Summer 2024 was another successful season of patient care and hands-on learning for students
Ewing is participating in the workshop for early-career faculty at small liberal arts colleges provided by Eckerd College
The camps are held each summer across two weeks, and are targeted toward high school students
Levy is earning a specialization in Wildlife Rehabilitation, and is combining the two prongs of the college’s Wildlife Biology program in her research
Palmer, who recently earned an MFA from SCAD, majored in Business Administration and minored in Outdoor Recreation Management while at Lees-McRae
The student-run experiential learning scenario gave Theatre Arts, Criminal Justice, Wilderness Medicine and Rescue, and Outdoor Recreation Management students a chance to show what they know
Commencement celebrated the achievements of just over 200 accomplished graduates
Seagle will be one of the graduating seniors delivering a speech at this year’s Commencement ceremony
The English major and Creative Writing minor will be one of the student speakers at this year’s Commencement ceremony
Each semester the series takes students on adventures around the High Country