Lee University is gearing up for Winter 2021 graduation, which begins on Dec. 10. This will be Lee’s first graduation without COVID-19 protocols since the global pandemic began.
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Though COVID-19 cases in Tennessee are currently decreasing, recent School of Nursing graduates found themselves entering their first hospital jobs in the height of the pandemic positive case spikes.
Alumni welcomed back for Homecoming
This weekend, the Lee University Homecoming celebration is returning to campus along with the alumni who participate.
Newly designed quarters will feature female historical figures
Recently, the United States Mint released designs for redesigned quarters featuring iconic women from history, such as Maya Angelou, Sally Ride and others.
Explainer: First Malaria vaccine for children approved by the World Health Organization
The World Health Organization is recommending the widespread use of a RTS, S/AS01 (RTS, S) malaria vaccine, among children in sub-Saharan Africa and in other regions with moderate to high malaria transmission.
Photo Essay: Campus Security opens new control center
Campus Security recently underwent an upgrade to its facilities to help cultivate a safer campus. A control room was built in the campus security office containing a live feed of 104 cameras that surveil campus. From this control room, officers can also monitor campus bus routes, the weather radar and the LiveSafe app.
Walker relaxes indoor mask requirement
On Friday, Oct. 1, President Mark Walker announced the COVID-19 cases in the student body remained low, and the indoor mask requirement which had been in effect since Aug. 11 would expire at 5 p.m. that day.
Explainer: Lee University COVID-19 protocols for quarantining and self-isolation
Lee has implemented a quarantining process to help ensure students’ comfort and safety while isolating because of COVID-19 exposure or positivity. Academic Services, Student Development, The Hub, Campus Security, Residential Life staff and the health clinic are involved in the process of helping students receive meals, transportation, quarantine location options, COVID-19 tests and daily check-ins during quarantine.
Office of Student Care offers Title IX resources
As the student body settles into a new academic year, Lee University’s Office of Student Care seeks to make students aware of the many resources available to them. One resource the Office of Student Care offers to all students is protection under Title IX.
Squires Library partners with 9/11 Memorial and Museum to commemorate anniversary of attacks
Sept. 11, 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. In response, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum has launched a program partnering with universities across the country to commemorate this pivotal moment in recent American history. Lee University’s William G. Squires Library has partnered with the organization.
Campus Security enacts new parking system
On Aug. 17, Brian Conn, Director of Communications, announced to the student body via email that Lee University would be adopting a new parking system for the upcoming fall semester. Cole Strong, Vice President for Operations, explained in the email how this would affect and improve student life.
Walker reports 144 positive COVID-19 cases on campus
This afternoon, President Mark Walker readdressed students to update the on-campus mask policy and report the number of positive COVID-19 cases on campus.
Walker reports active COVID-19 cases on campus
In an update sent to the student body today, Aug. 27, President Mark Walker announced COVID-19 cases rose over the past week with many students currently in quarantine.
Walker announces changes for upcoming fall semester
On June 17, President Mark Walker issued his first announcement about the upcoming fall semester and possible changes in COVID-19 protocols. Walker recently confirmed the fall semester at Lee will see fewer COVID-19 restrictions for students while temporarily requiring masks indoors.
On Wednesday, May 5, the Lady Flames Volleyball team announced the hiring of their new head coach, Callie Murphy. Murphy is the third Lee volleyball head coach in program history.
School of Music to host annual international piano festival
This May, the School of Music will host the International Piano Festival and Competition for the 16th year.
Lee University prepares for spring graduation
Lee University is gearing up for Spring 2021 graduation, which begins on May 7. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the commencement ceremonies look much different this year.
Longtime Lee University faculty Alan McClung retires
Longtime Lee University faculty member and alumnus Alan McClung will be retiring at the end of May 2021.
Walker challenges Lee family to become light-bearers in inaugural address
Dr. Mark L. Walker was officially inaugurated as the 17th president of Lee University on Friday, April 23.
President Dr. Mark L. Walker’s inauguration to take place Friday
On Friday, President Dr. Mark Walker will be inaugurated as the 17th president of Lee University.