Timeline of Highlights
2020 - Present
2020
GLOBAL PANDEMIC TEMPORARILY SHIFTS CAMPUS TO VIRTUAL LEARNING
GLOBAL PANDEMIC TEMPORARILY SHIFTS CAMPUS TO VIRTUAL LEARNING
DEBBIE BILBO MURRAY APPOINTED UNIVERSITY PROVOST
Lee’s Board of Directors announce Dr. Debbie Murray appointed to the newly created position of Provost of Lee in Spring 2020. Murray continues to serve as vice president for Academic Affairs, a post she has held since 2013, and directs all academic programs at Lee, including direct supervision of the university’s six schools and colleges, as well as numerous specialized academic programs. Dr. Murray joined the Lee faculty in 1980 and previously served as dean of the Helen DeVos College of Education for 25 years.
Lee’s Board of Directors announce Dr. Debbie Murray appointed to the newly created position of Provost of Lee in Spring 2020. Murray continues to serve as vice president for Academic Affairs, a post she has held since 2013, and directs all academic programs at Lee, including direct supervision of the university’s six schools and colleges, as well as numerous specialized academic programs. Dr. Murray joined the Lee faculty in 1980 and previously served as dean of the Helen DeVos College of Education for 25 years.
MARK L. WALKER BECOMES LEE'S 17TH PRESIDENT
On August 1, 2020, Dr. Mark Walker becomes the president of Lee after serving five years as the vice president for Ministerial Development and the Chair of the Christian Ministries Department. Before coming to Lee, Dr. Walker served in pastoral ministry for 25 years at Mount Paran North Church of God in Marietta, Georgia. He and his wife, Udella, served for five years (1992-1997) as the church’s Associate Pastor and 20 years (1997-2017) as Senior Pastor.
On August 1, 2020, Dr. Mark Walker becomes the president of Lee after serving five years as the vice president for Ministerial Development and the Chair of the Christian Ministries Department. Before coming to Lee, Dr. Walker served in pastoral ministry for 25 years at Mount Paran North Church of God in Marietta, Georgia. He and his wife, Udella, served for five years (1992-1997) as the church’s Associate Pastor and 20 years (1997-2017) as Senior Pastor.
CHARLES PAUL CONN NAMED UNIVERSITY CHANCELLOR
Dr. Paul Conn assumes the role of Chancellor of Lee University on August 1, 2020 following a 34-year tenure as Lee President, during which time the institution experienced exponential growth in all areas. He has been the longest currently-serving university president in Tennessee, and his length of service is among the 70 longest tenures by a college president in U.S. history.
Dr. Paul Conn assumes the role of Chancellor of Lee University on August 1, 2020 following a 34-year tenure as Lee President, during which time the institution experienced exponential growth in all areas. He has been the longest currently-serving university president in Tennessee, and his length of service is among the 70 longest tenures by a college president in U.S. history.
2021
RAY CONN SPORTS COMPLEX COMPLETED
The Ray Conn Sports Complex opens and serves as home to the Lee track & field and women’s lacrosse teams. The state-of-the-art complex also serves as the alternate home venue for men’s and women’s soccer.
RAY CONN SPORTS COMPLEX COMPLETED
The Ray Conn Sports Complex opens and serves as home to the Lee track & field and women’s lacrosse teams. The state-of-the-art complex also serves as the alternate home venue for men’s and women’s soccer.
DARLIA MCCLUHAN CONN FORUM AND BELL TOWER DEDICATED
The new clock and bell tower on the South Campus Quad is named in honor of Darlia McLuhan Conn, who helped lead the university alongside her husband, President Paul Conn, from 1986 to 2020. It serves as a frequent meeting venue, both formally and causally, by various groups across campus.
The new clock and bell tower on the South Campus Quad is named in honor of Darlia McLuhan Conn, who helped lead the university alongside her husband, President Paul Conn, from 1986 to 2020. It serves as a frequent meeting venue, both formally and causally, by various groups across campus.
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MARK L. WALKER INAUGURATED LEE PRESIDENT AMID GLOBAL PANDEMIC
The COVID-19 global pandemic delays President Walker's formal inauguration ceremony until April 23, 2021. Social distancing requirements limit the indoor, in-person audience in the Paul Dana Walker Arena, but the ceremony offers livestream viewing online and to various auditoriums and lecture halls across campus. An outdoor reception follows for students, faculty and staff, and guests.
The COVID-19 global pandemic delays President Walker's formal inauguration ceremony until April 23, 2021. Social distancing requirements limit the indoor, in-person audience in the Paul Dana Walker Arena, but the ceremony offers livestream viewing online and to various auditoriums and lecture halls across campus. An outdoor reception follows for students, faculty and staff, and guests.
2022
DANNY MURRAY RECORDING STUDIO COMPLETED
A new state-of-the-art recording studio for students is dedicated in honor of long-time administrator and director of Voices of Lee.
DANNY MURRAY RECORDING STUDIO COMPLETED
A new state-of-the-art recording studio for students is dedicated in honor of long-time administrator and director of Voices of Lee.
