Lees–McRae College
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Lees–McRae College is a private college in Banner Elk, North Carolina, affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Lees–McRae College sits in the Appalachian Mountains at 3,720 feet (1,130 m) above sea level,[5] the highest elevation of any American college or university east of the Mississippi River.[6] It is one of the few colleges to be named after two women, Suzanna Lees and Elizabeth McRae.[citation needed]
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Former name | The Elizabeth McRae Institute (1900–1903) The Elizabeth McRae–Suzanna Lees Institute (1903–1907) The Lees–McRae Institute (1907–1931) |
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Motto | In Montibus, Ex Montibus, Pro Montibus (Latin) |
Motto in English | In the mountains, of the mountains, for the mountains |
Type | Private college |
Established | 1900; 124 years ago (1900) |
Religious affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
Endowment | $35 million[1] |
President | H. Lee King |
Provost | Alyson Gill |
Academic staff | 62 full-time and 54 part-time[2] |
Students | 855 (fall 2022)[3] |
Location | , U.S. 36.1621°N 81.8757°W / 36.1621; -81.8757 |
Campus | Rural, 400 acres (160 ha) |
Colors | Green & gold[4] |
Nickname | Bobcats |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II |
Mascot | Wily the Bobcat |
Website | www |
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