Elevated Experiential Learning

Your next adventure awaits! Expand your horizons through hands-on learning in a location that will inspire you to reach your greatest potential.

 

Find Your Place   Lees-McRae is what you make it.

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    Study session at the Pinnacle Room

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    Performance in Hayes Auditorium

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    Movie night with friends

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    Dodgeball in the SRC

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    Mountain views from your hammock

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    Training at the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

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    Chants on Bobcat Bank

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After 30 years of service and instruction, Ken Craig looks back on his career at Lees-McRae
July 14, 2025

Craig retired following the 2024–25 academic year and received faculty emeritus status

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“It is, and can be, a super niche specialty”: Exercise Science prepares students for a variety of careers
July 07, 2025

Junior Ryan Avery and seniors Sarah Jones and Austin Beaird are experiencing the breadth of the field firsthand through summer internships

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“A room full of chaos”: Criminal Justice students tackle immersive mock crime scenario to put law enforcement training in action
July 01, 2025

The experience gives students an idea of what to expect in the field while in a controlled educational environment

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These tips from Orientation Leaders will help you get the most out of your Orientation session
June 30, 2025

Secure your spot in Orientation Session II or III before they fill up

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Lees-McRae Summer Theatre debuts new musical about local history, “1940”
June 27, 2025

The musical is the final show of the series’ 2025 season

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In Memoriam: Roy Krege
June 21, 2025

The long-time employee and friend of the college was also known as "Mr. Banner Elk" and "Mr. Woolly Worm"

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