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Cross to Speak at Summer Commencement

Graduation, News

Lee University will hold its 197th commencement ceremonies July 31 to August 1. Dr. Terry L. Cross, dean of Lee’s School of Theology & Ministry, will deliver the commencement address […]

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Lee Establishes Aspiring Educator of the Year Scholarship

Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education, Featured, News

Lee University has established the Aspiring Educator of the Year Scholarship, a new award recognizing outstanding local high school seniors who plan to pursue careers in education and continue their […]

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Lee Medical Missions Team Serves Communities in Honduras

Global Perspectives, Natural Sciences, News

A team of Lee University students and faculty recently returned from Honduras, where they provided medical care, community outreach, and children’s ministry alongside volunteer medical professionals, interpreters, alumni, and other […]

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Summer Honors Program Welcomes Record 232 Students

News, Student Life, Summer Honors

Lee University’s Summer Honors Program welcomed a record 232 incoming freshmen and high school seniors from across the nation June 14-26, marking the largest enrollment in the program’s history. During […]

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Lee Named a 2026-27 College of Distinction

News

  For the 2026-2027 academic year, Colleges of Distinction has named Lee University a College of Distinction, recognizing the university’s commitment to help undergraduate students learn, grow, and succeed. Additionally, […]

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Academic Affairs Announces Leadership Appointments

Academics, News

Lee University has announced several leadership appointments within Academic Affairs that took effect July 1, strengthening the division’s leadership structure and positioning the university to support its academic mission with […]

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Lawler Plays Key Role in AT Legislation Change

Featured, Health, Exercise Science, and Secondary Education, News

Associate Professor Dr. Racheal Lawler played a key leadership role in the passage of legislation modernizing Tennessee’s Athletic Training Practice Act, the first update to the law in nearly 30 […]

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Teaching Preview Day Offers Hands-On Experience for Future Educators

Helen DeVos College of Education, News

  Lee University’s Helen DeVos College of Education recently hosted its inaugural Teaching Preview Day, providing high school students interested in education an opportunity to experience the teaching profession firsthand.  […]

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New Grant Supports Development of Inclusive Postsecondary Education Program

Featured, Grants, Helen DeVos College of Education, News

Lee University has received a grant from the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging (DDA) to support the development of a new inclusive postsecondary education program for students with intellectual […]

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Music Camp to Offer Five Tracks for Aspiring Musicians

Community, News, School of Music

Lee University’s Summer Music Camp will take place June 15-20 for students entering ninth grade through their freshman year of college and will offer five tracks: music lovers, college prep, […]

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