Feature Stories
Take an in-depth look at our people and our programs.
Junior Ryan Avery and seniors Sarah Jones and Austin Beaird are experiencing the breadth of the field firsthand through summer internships
The experience gives students an idea of what to expect in the field while in a controlled educational environment
The Communication Arts and Design major encountered significant challenges during college, but persevered and came through stronger
Miles, who works in telecommunications, is earning her degree in Business Administration online
Dobbins, who is also earning a minor in Marketing, is a student-athlete on the women’s soccer team and a member of the Honors College
Rodriguez is particularly interested in substance use counseling, the benefits of which he has witnessed throughout his life
Stephenson is also earning a minor in Wildlife Rehabilitation, and spends the majority of her time at the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
Geckler, who is also earning a minor in Communication Arts and Design, is a three-season athlete, writing tutor, and member of the Experiential Learning Committee
Adams is a student-teacher, the founding captain of the college’s dance team, and a Sullivan Fellow
Chattin earned her associate degree at Surry Community College and went on to earn her bachelor's degree there through the Lees-91探花 distance learning program
Throughout his time at Lees-91探花, Henline has been involved in all aspects of theatre production and has dismantled the idea of having an acting range
Lees-91探花 alumni sprang into action during Hurricane Helene recovery
Adaptive instruction opens the benefits of outdoor recreation to a wider range of individuals
Barber, who is also earning a specialization in Wildlife Rehabilitation, has been involved in many clubs and organizations throughout the past four years
Hawks, who is also earning minors in Creative Writing and Appalachian Studies, has recently been published in multiple independent literary zines
Founded in 2005, this summer’s cohort will mark two decades of the program that seeks to transform the lives of Appalachian women