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Silvers was among the first class to pursue a bachelor's degree at Lees-McRae when the college became a four-year institution
Lepera, a Wildlife Biology major, interned at The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Center in Surf City, North Carolina
Bellamy graduated from Lees-McRae with a degree in biology and went on to become the inaugural Poet Laureate of Albuquerque, New Mexico
267 students from the Class of 2026 graduated in a Commencement ceremony on Tate Lawn on Saturday, May 9
Mason will represent the college’s on-campus programs as one of two student speakers at this year's Commencement ceremony
Sanchez is earning a major in Communication Arts and Design, and a minor in Athletic Coaching
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Luna is an athlete on the college’s cycling team and is also earning a minor in Cycling Studies
Williams tried to work a bachelor's degree program into her schedule for years before taking the leap with the college’s online program
Wallace is also earning a minor in Ski Industry Business and Instruction
Although Russell is a Business Administration major, his primary area of study is marketing
After years in the field, Bonestell founded a nonprofit organization to support and give back to his peers
Much of Levy’s time at Lees-McRae has been spent researching snake fungal disease in the Elk Valley Preserve
Following graduation, Jones will attend veterinary school at University of Glasgow in Scotland
The Sullivan Foundation is dedicated to helping students become “changemakers” in their communities
Senior biology majors Kara Brooks and Avery Walston both adjusted their goals after getting hands-on experience through their internships