Lee Holds Walker’s Presidential Inauguration Friday, April 23, 2021 - by Eliza Souers, Lee University
Lee Board Chair Dennis Livingston presents Dr. Mark Walker with the Presidential Medallion
Dr. Walker giving the Presidential Address Students, staff, and guests gather in the Conn Center for a watch party to view the inauguration
The Festival Choir and Orchestra present “Let Us Be Light” through a unique combination of live and recorded performances
Lee University formally inaugurated Dr. Mark L. Walker as its 17th president on Friday.
During his inaugural address, Dr. Walker expressed his hopes for the future of Lee. He also addressed five commitments for the university to focus on: mission excellence, academic expansion, student and community engagement, program innovation, and ministerial development.
Lee University To Hold Walker’s Presidential Inauguration April 23 Thursday, April 15, 2021 - by Merritt Jenkins, Lee University
Dr. Mark L. Walker
Lee University is set to hold the inauguration of Dr. Mark L. Walker on Friday, April 23, at 10 a.m.
Inaugurations serve as some of the most memorable and meaningful milestones in the life of any institution. The installation of a new president marks the official beginning of a new era of leadership and allows a moment when stakeholders and other honored delegates can gather to preside over the investiture of the mantel of authority. It is also an opportune moment for a tone to be set and a vision to be cast by the newly installed president.
Lee University’s Spring Convocation To Begin Sunday Friday, January 22, 2021
Todd Tilghman
Lee University students, faculty, and staff will come together for a time of spiritual reflection during this semester’s Convocation. The six services will span four days, beginning on Sunday with Lee President Dr. Mark L. Walker, and concluding on Thursday.
“Convocation this year will focus on resilience,” said Lee University Campus Pastor Rob Fultz. “We chose to go with this theme because we are both inspired and challenged by the response of students to so many issues facing our communities. We believe perhaps more than any other time in recent history we are being called to live out our faith with integrity, passion, conviction, commitment, and consistency. To do that, we must learn the art and discipline of spiritual resiliency.”
Lee University To Inaugurate 17th President Friday, January 22, 2021
Dr. Mark Walker
Lee University is set to celebrate the inauguration of Dr. Mark L. Walker on Friday, April 23, at 10 a.m.
Dr. Walker, Lee’s 17th president, took office on Aug. 1, 2020, but due to health and safety concerns surrounding the pandemic, all inauguration festivities were postponed.
Prior to his presidential appointment, Dr. Walker served as vice president for ministerial development and chair of the Department of Christian Ministries at the university for three years. Before that, he served as a pastor at Mount Paran North Church of God for 25 years. He also served on Lee’s Board of Directors for seven years.