On May 6, the US Department of Education released the final regulations for sexual assault on college-based campuses under Title IX. Since the change, it was required that all universities adhere to the new order by Aug. 14.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg dead at age 87
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died in her Washington home last night, Sept. 18. Ginsburg was 87.
Parker Street renamed Paul Conn Parkway
New street signs have gone up along a main campus roadway. The impact of former Lee University president and newly appointed chancellor was recognized by Cleveland City Council as a section of Parker Street got a new name last week – Paul Conn Parkway.
Protests continue following Lee student’s petition to relocate Confederate monument
Recent protests have rekindled nationwide conversations about systemic injustice and controversial historical symbols, drawing into question the political message of Confederate statues in public places.
A look at the 2020 Democratic and Republican National Conventions
During the weeks of Aug. 17 and 24, the Democratic and Republican parties held their respective national conventions to nominate their presidential candidates.
Residents deal with aftermath of Hurricane Laura
Hurricane Laura made landfall in southern Louisiana on Aug. 27, tying as the fifth strongest hurricane to make landfall in the continental U.S. Currently, the Category 4 storm has claimed 18 lives in Texas and Louisiana.
Lee introduces new app to track chapel attendance
In a Monday live-stream, President Mark Walker clarified students on the addition of virtual chapel. Now, students have the option to file for virtual chapel exemption if they feel unsafe attending in-person worship.
Walker reports Lee’s COVID-19 case numbers on sixth day of classes
In a Tuesday morning video to the “Lee Family,” the newly-assumed President of Lee University, Mark L. Walker, announced that four students living in Medlin hall have contracted COVID-19.
Walker transitions to president, weighs impact of COVID-19
On Aug. 1, Dr. Mark L. Walker made the historic transition to the role of Lee’s 17th president.
Conn announces commencement cancellation
On Tuesday, Dr. Paul Conn announced in an email to the Class of 2020 May and August graduates that commencement weekend, previously scheduled for the weekend of August 1, is now officially canceled due to the risk of spreading COVID-19.
Lee student Hannah Hedgepeth shares her experience with COVID-19
When Hannah Hedgepeth, a senior intercultural studies major, and her friends began planning their final Spring Break trip before graduation, a pandemic was nowhere in sight. However, as their departure date grew closer, so did the novel coronavirus.
How different countries have responded to the COVID-19 outbreak
As the total number of confirmed cases surpasses 2.5 million in 210 countries and territories across the globe, different governments have attempted to contain the virus in a multitude of ways with varying degrees of success.
Lee students reflect on Global Perspectives trips after early return
When Lee students embarked on Spring Break, none could have predicted how the growing threat of the coronavirus would interfere with their return to campus.
Protesters challenge stay-at-home orders across the US
Over the past few weeks, protests have taken place across the United States in response to governors’ shelter-in-place orders.
Lee implements new threshold for academic honors
Lee will begin awarding academic honors based on an updated GPA scale in December 2020.
Lee debuts new commuter and road cycling class
Beginning next fall, students have the opportunity to take a Commuter and Road Cycling course. In this hands-on class, students will learn the principles of biking, the health benefits involved and what it looks like to be a safe and environmentally-friendly commuter.
Lee faculty and staff work to prevent ‘Zoombombings’
Since a majority of colleges and universities have transitioned to the online meeting platform Zoom, there have been an abundance of internet trolls joining classes in what is being referred to as “Zoombombing.”
Tornado outbreak tears through the South
Late Sunday night, Cleveland and surrounding areas were devastated by severe storms and one confirmed tornado, leading to at least two confirmed deaths in Hamilton County and area-wide power outages.
Emergency maintenance to disrupt online services
In a Tuesday morning email, Director of IT Operations Chris Golden alerted students to possible disruptions in online services due to an “emergency maintenance” reboot of equipment in the Lee University data center.
Trump signs coronavirus relief package into law, bringing good news for higher education
On March 27, President Donald Trump signed a historic $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package into law as the U.S. economy struggled to deal with the implications of the coronavirus pandemic.