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Lees-McRae College

Lees-McRae College

Lees-McRae College is the only four-year college located in Avery County. It was founded in 1899 by Rev. Edgar Tufts, and now has 600 students and 50 faculty members.

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Starting in Rev. Tufts' study, the college has grown to have a beautiful campus, with many historic stone buildings. The school became a two-year college in 1931, and a four-year institution in 1990. It is a private college, operated by the Presbyterian Church.

Known for liberal arts programs, Lees McRae features a talented theatrical department which produces award-winning plays throughout the year as well as for a special Summer Theatre series.

The college, by the way, was named for Mrs. S.P. Lees, a benefactor of the school, and Mrs. Elizabeth McRae, one of its first teachers.

From the mountaintop you can look back and see where you’ve been. You can look ahead and see where you’re going. And you can look around at other paths you might not have considered.

From the mountaintop you can take a good long look at the spot you’re on, then raise your eyes to the new territories lying all around you: academic, social, and creative territories. You can see your dreams laid out against a wide landscape.

Here are some key telephone numbers (all area code 828):

  • All departments......898-5241
  • Residence Halls......898-4685
  • Admissions...........898-8723
  • Athletic office......898-8725
  • Hayes Auditorium Box Office...898-8709
  • Carson Library.......898-8727
  • FORUM................898-8748
  • President's Office...898-8785
  • Wily's Snack Bar.....898-8732

For more info visit: http://www.lmc.edu/

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