The Office of Racial and Ethnic Relations was formed to help racially, ethnically, and internationally diverse students, employees, and alumni know they are valued members of the Lee University community.  

We base our mission on the Scriptural principles that:  

• Each human being is created in God’s image. 
• The kingdom of God includes and values people from diverse backgrounds. 
• God calls for the just treatment of all people. 

This office seeks to intentionally prepare all students for responsible Christian living in a complex world while advocating for, empowering, and supporting those from racially, ethnically, and internationally diverse backgrounds. 

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is more than a moment of remembrance—it is a call to action that challenges each of us to live out his vision of service, compassion, and unity. Dr. King reminded us that “everybody can be great, because everybody can serve,” and this day invites our community to step forward, lift one another, and work together to build a better future. Whether through volunteering, learning about his legacy, or extending kindness to our neighbors, we honor Dr. King best when we turn his dream into meaningful, everyday impact.

The staff in this office recently relocated to a suite in the first floor of the historic Centenary Building, which overlooks the pedestrian mall on the center of campus.