Dolly Parton Turns down Nomination for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Ukraine President to deliver virtual address and Auschwitz survivor dies at 101 — Here are your three things for today.
Acclaimed filmmaker Brent Renaud shot, killed in Ukraine
Brent Renaud, an acclaimed filmmaker who traveled to some of the darkest and most dangerous corners of the world for documentaries that transported audiences to little-known places of suffering, died Sunday after Russian forces opened fire on his vehicle in Ukraine.
Three Things for March 14
Mother and baby die following Russian bombing in Ukraine, Obama tests positive for COVID-19 and Adele announces concert special — Here are your three things for today.
Russia-Ukraine war: Key things to know about the conflict
Russian troops kept up pressure on Ukraine’s capital and air raid sirens were heard across the besieged country overnight, even as diplomatic talks between the two sides resumed on Monday. Prospects for a speedy end to the fighting, however, appear dim.
Black student athletes reflect on impact in Lee athletics
Black student athletes have continually made Athletic Department history at Lee, and as the campus becomes more and more diverse, more milestones are being established.
International Women’s Week highlights female artist in Squires Library Art Gallery
International Women’s Week concluded with an art exhibit and reception for Heather Hartman Folks on Thursday, March 3 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Squires Library Art Gallery. For the first time, the International Women’s Week subcommittee is featuring an art exhibit highlighting a woman artist during the week-long celebration.
Three Things for March 4
Supreme Court reimposes Boston Marathon bomber’s sentence, Former officer cleared in shooting during Breonna Taylor raid and Russia seizes nuclear plant — Here are your three things for today.
Lee student petitions university and city for safer street-crossing methods
After a freshman student was hit by a car while crossing the street, another Lee student started an online petition to create safer crosswalks on campus.
Recap: Mosaic Conference 2022
Residential Life and Housing hosted the Mosaic Conference on Feb. 26, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., collaborating with the Student Development office and the Racial and Ethnic Relations office in presenting conversations on racial reconciliation.
Explainer: timeline of the Ukraine-Russia conflict
After months of Russian troop expansion in Ukraine and a failed attempt at a diplomatic solution, Russia invades Ukraine launching war between the neighboring countries.
Three Things for March 3
Russian forces gain ground at Ukrainian energy hub, Fitbit recalls 1.7 million smartwatches due to battery defect and Jan. 6 panel discusses potential criminal charges against Trump — Here are your three things for today.
Lee's Mock Trial Club concludes season and prepares for next semester
Lee University’s Mock Trial Club is concluding its season of research after competing against other universities in regionals on Saturday, Feb. 19, through the American Mock Trial Association. The club is looking ahead to next semester as they begin recruiting students from all areas of campus to join the upcoming season.
Three Things for March 2
Lee University Dining honors Sodexo employees on National Employee Appreciation Day, Airbnb offers free temporary housing for Ukrainian refugees and Biden gives first State of the Union address — Here are your three things for today.
State of the Union: Biden vows to halt Russia, hit inflation
Addressing a concerned nation and anxious world, President Joe Biden vowed in his first State of the Union address Tuesday night to check Russian aggression in Ukraine, tame soaring U.S. inflation and deal with the fading but still dangerous coronavirus.
Lee Creation Care Club hosts sustainability panel, students plan Lee Lawn Sale
On Monday, Feb. 21, the Lee Creation Care Club held a sustainability panel in the School of Nursing Lecture Hall. The panel presented an educational conversation on making Lee’s community more aware of its environmental impact.
Three Things for March 1
Brittney Johnson makes history on Broadway, The U.S. adds financial pressure in Russia and Senate updates residency requirements in Tennessee — Here are your three things for today.
Lee basketball teams to host quarterfinal round of GSC championship
The Flames basketball team is currently 18-8 overall and 14-6 in the conference, making them the third seed and set to host the quarterfinal round of the GSC championship. They will play against the University of West Florida on March 1 at 8 p.m. in Paul Dana Walker Arena.
#BreaktheBias: Celebrating International Women’s Day locally and globally
International Women’s Day, March 8, is a global holiday dedicated to celebrating the achievements of women. This year’s theme is #BreakTheBias, and focuses on issues of gender equity and breaking biases, stereotypes and discrimination.
Three Things for February 28
New York lifts statewide mask mandate, Vice President Harris interviews Supreme Court finalists and Toyota halts domestic factory operation after cyber attack — Here are your three things for today.
Noble Sets Two NCAA Division II Records At BU Last Chance Meet
Lee University's Christian Noble set two NCAA Division II records Sunday afternoon at the 2022 Boston University Last Chance Meet. The Flames also met the NCAA DII provisional mark in three other events.