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Lee University Encore Program Registration Open for Fall 2026

Lee University's Encore Program, which gives people age 60 and over the opportunity to take university courses, has announced its fall 2026 offerings. For a fee of $25, students may choose up to two courses from a wide-ranging selection, covering...
Jul 31, 2026, 9:36am EDT
Pictured at the signing ceremony for the Dr. Mark Williams Annual Scholarship are (standing, left to right) Lee University President Dr. Phil Cook, Tonya Cook, Sandra Kay Williams, and Dr. Mark Williams; and (seated, left to right) Grace Tinsley, Matthew Tinsley, and Bailea Tinsley Ogden.

Lee University Establishes Dr. Mark Williams Annual Scholarship

Lee University has established the Dr. Mark Williams Annual Scholarship through a $500,000 gift from David and Debi Tinsley, whose three children are Lee alumni, to support students pursuing degrees in the School of Theology & Ministry. The endowed ...
Jul 27, 2026, 11:10am EDT
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Cross to Speak at Lee University Summer Commencement

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 on Saturday morning at 10:30 in the Conn Center. "Few individuals...
Jul 24, 2026, 10:03am EDT
Makayla Broome (center), the inaugural recipient of Lee University's Aspiring Educator of the Year Scholarship, is pictured with her parents and Lee faculty following the scholarship presentation. Pictured from left are Dr. Shane Brown, director of teacher education; Micaleah Parker, director of undergraduate admissions; Dr. Bill Estes, dean of the Helen DeVos College of Education; Rachael Pitts, assistant director of teacher education; Broome; Ashley Broome and Michael Broome, Makayla’s parents; and Angela Kersey, a Teaching as a Profession teacher at Bradley Central High School.

Lee University Establishes Aspiring Educator of the Year Scholarship

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 academic journeys at Lee. Beginning this year, Le...
Jul 16, 2026, 11:00am EDT
Lee University students, faculty, alumni, and medical professionals pause for a team photo outside the school in El Paraiso, Honduras, where they operated a temporary medical clinic during the university's annual medical mission trip.

Lee Medical Missions Team Serves Communities in Honduras

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 volunteers through a...
Jul 9, 2026, 10:17am EDT
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A record 232 students are pictured at the Forum during Lee University's Summer Honors Program, held June 14-26.

Lee University's Summer Honors Program Welcomes Record 232 Students

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 the two-week experience, students explored Lee's a...
Jul 8, 2026, 9:28am EDT
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Lee University Named a 2026-27 College of Distinction

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, Lee was named a Tennessee College...
Jul 7, 2026, 9:10am EDT
Dr. Debbie Murray

Lee University Announces Academic Affairs Leadership Appointments

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 greater collaboration an...
Jul 3, 2026, 9:09am EDT
Gov. Bill Lee signs legislation updating Tennessee’s Athletic Training Practice Act on June 4. Pictured (left to right) are Sen. Haile, Rep. Tim Hicks, Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society Vice President Thaddeus Avery, Gov. Bill Lee, Johnnie Anderson, Dr. Racheal Lawler, and Sen. Tom Hatcher.

Lee University Professor Plays Key Role in AT Legislation Change

Lee University 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 years. The updated law, signed by Gov. Bi...
Jun 30, 2026, 5:36pm EDT
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