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A tornado tore through downtown Nashville early Tuesday morning killing at least 19 people and leaving severe damage across the historic district. Emergency services worked to clear the wreckage and recover survivors as the morning light revealed the state of the city, according to Emergency Management Spokeswoman Maggie Hannan.
President Trump recently extended his travel ban to six new countries. This extension suspends the immigrant visa program for Nigeria, Myanmar, Eritrea and Kyrgyzstan. The ban also eliminates the U.S. diversity visa program from Sudan and Tanzania, which awards green cards to immigrants.
Next Tuesday, March 3, marks a pivotal day for the presidential race. Commonly known as “Super Tuesday,” 14 states will hold their primary elections.
The Office of Student Care is a new addition to campus dedicated to addressing the needs of students, especially regarding wellness and mental health. This office will also be responsible for Title IX on campus.
Dr. Mark L. Walker is looking forward to developing a legacy of excellence as he prepares to make the historic transition into Lee’s presidency.
On Feb. 13, Director of IT Operations Chris Golden sent a mass email to Lee students, stating that unauthorized VPNs will not be allowed for on-campus use as of Feb. 17.
On Jan. 20, Virginia became the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), making it the final state needed to ratify the ERA as the 28th Amendment of the Constitution.
Tenn. Gov. Bill Lee recently signed a controversial bill into law, giving foster care and adoption agencies freedom to deny service to LGBTQ couples on the grounds of religious or moral beliefs. Previously, federal funds were denied to adoption agencies if they discriminated against families based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
The U.S. Senate voted to acquit President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress Wednesday evening.
Last night, President Donald Trump delivered the annual State of the Union address with mentions of his impact on the economy, immigration policies and his growing approval rating.
Lee’s Graduate Enrollment program is hosting the first-ever Lee-based graduate expo titled “Grad Expo: Master the Possibilities and Beyond” this Wednesday, Feb. 5 in the School of Business lobby.
The city of Wuhan is now quarantined, with all major travel arteries shut down. The coronavirus has also spread to at least 19 other countries, including the United States.
On Friday, Jan. 31, Lee’s Board of Directors elected Dr. Mark L. Walker to serve as Lee University’s next president.
The Australian bushfires, which have reportedly been ongoing since September, have begun to subside over the past few months. However, a foreseeable end does not seem to be in sight.
In the early hours of Jan. 3, Iranian General Qassem Soleimani was killed by missiles shot from American drones, triggering a harrowing escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran.
NBA legend Kobe Bryant was among nine people who died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California on Sunday morning. Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, was also killed in the crash.
