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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 Summer Theatre celebrates country’s semiquincentennial with “America 250”

The show will run in Hayes Auditorium Tuesday, June 30 through Sunday, July 5

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“Shrek, The Musical” brings the swamp to the stage for Lees-McRae Summer Theatre

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June 01, 2026

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For Spring 2026 semester, hundreds of students earn recognition on Dean’s and President’s Lists

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May 21, 2026

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Aerial image of Commencement showing seats filled with graduates and guests.

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

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Senior Business Administration major Sandra Mason hopes to be a source of support and inspiration for others

Mason will represent the college’s on-campus programs as one of two student speakers at this year's Commencement ceremony

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