Timeline of Highlights
2010 - 2019
2010
“PRESS TOWARD THE MARK” CAMPAIGN EXCEEDS $34 MILLION AT COMPLETION
“PRESS TOWARD THE MARK” CAMPAIGN EXCEEDS $34 MILLION AT COMPLETION
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This most successful capital campaign to date results in a new School of Religion on the South side of campus and the much anticipated Science and Math Complex on the North side of campus. In addition to these two seminal buildings, the campaign provides physical space for the Leonard Center to house the institution’s service-learning program, which is recognized nationally by its inclusion on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The campaign also includes money to grow the endowment and to install a new state-of-the-art administrative computing system. Building projects added during the Press Toward the Mark campaign include:
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2005 Paul Dana Walker Arena renovation & expansion 2007 Leonard Center and Health Clinic 2008 School of Religion 2008 Mayfield Annex 2010 Science and Mathematics Complex |
2012
LEE UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS BEGINS MOVE TO NCAA DIVISION II
Following success in the NAIA with national championship appearances, winning the SSAC Commissioners Cup in 2006, and the addition of Women’s Golf in 2009 and Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field in 2010, Lee moves to NCAA DII to increase its competition level and bring better recognition to our athletic program. Lee begins play in the Gulf South Conference in 2013 and gains full membership in NCAA DII in 2015.
LEE UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS BEGINS MOVE TO NCAA DIVISION II
Following success in the NAIA with national championship appearances, winning the SSAC Commissioners Cup in 2006, and the addition of Women’s Golf in 2009 and Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field in 2010, Lee moves to NCAA DII to increase its competition level and bring better recognition to our athletic program. Lee begins play in the Gulf South Conference in 2013 and gains full membership in NCAA DII in 2015.
2013
LEE UNIVERSITY FESTIVAL CHOIR PERFORMS AT PRESIDENT OBAMA’S INAUGURATION
Senator Lamar Alexander invites Lee University’s 200-voice Festival Choir to sing at President Obama’s second inauguration.
LEE UNIVERSITY FESTIVAL CHOIR PERFORMS AT PRESIDENT OBAMA’S INAUGURATION
Senator Lamar Alexander invites Lee University’s 200-voice Festival Choir to sing at President Obama’s second inauguration.
2014
ENROLLMENT TOPS 5,000 STUDENTS FOR THE FIRST TIME
Lee enrollment exceeds the 5,000 student mark for the first time. Growth in adult and graduate populations contribute significantly to this milestone, specifically through the Encore program for students 60 years of age and older (added in 2007), graduate partnerships at ETS in Germany, SEMISUD in Ecuador and SEBIPCA in Guatemala (begun in 2008), and the Division of Adult Learning (begun in 2011). Lee adds new undergraduate and graduate programs, notably with the MBA and Nursing programs, and obtains continued and new accreditations.
ENROLLMENT TOPS 5,000 STUDENTS FOR THE FIRST TIME
Lee enrollment exceeds the 5,000 student mark for the first time. Growth in adult and graduate populations contribute significantly to this milestone, specifically through the Encore program for students 60 years of age and older (added in 2007), graduate partnerships at ETS in Germany, SEMISUD in Ecuador and SEBIPCA in Guatemala (begun in 2008), and the Division of Adult Learning (begun in 2011). Lee adds new undergraduate and graduate programs, notably with the MBA and Nursing programs, and obtains continued and new accreditations.
2016
COMPLETION OF THE “FIND US FAITHFUL” CAMPAIGN
COMPLETION OF THE “FIND US FAITHFUL” CAMPAIGN
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This $50 million campaign includes the addition of The Chapel, the addition of a new dorm, acquisition of property and development of the South Campus, and growth of endowment scholarships. The “Find Us Faithful” campaign stretches Lee’s campus south towards downtown and includes the following capital projects:
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2011 The Chapel
2011 New Hughes Hall 2014 Communication Arts Building 2014 Pangle Hall 2016 School of Nursing Building |
2017
CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOUTH CAMPUS
In the penultimate year to the Centennial, Lee University continues the development of the South Campus with the opening of the new School of Business, the dedication of Dirksen Row, and the development of the South Campus field and Forum. The Women’s Lacrosse team holds its inaugural season on the South Campus field. Lee University enrolls 5,370 students representing 49 states and 52 nations.
CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOUTH CAMPUS
In the penultimate year to the Centennial, Lee University continues the development of the South Campus with the opening of the new School of Business, the dedication of Dirksen Row, and the development of the South Campus field and Forum. The Women’s Lacrosse team holds its inaugural season on the South Campus field. Lee University enrolls 5,370 students representing 49 states and 52 nations.
2018
CENTENNIAL YEAR
Lee observes its 100th anniversary with a series of events, lectures, presentations, and celebrations, culminating at Homecoming '18 and with the premier of the documentary, “Hundred Year Journey: The Lee University Story”.
CENTENNIAL YEAR
Lee observes its 100th anniversary with a series of events, lectures, presentations, and celebrations, culminating at Homecoming '18 and with the premier of the documentary, “Hundred Year Journey: The Lee University Story”.
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Click the image below to view the video documentary.
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