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Lee University to Dedicate New Engineering School During Celebration and Homecoming Nov. 5-7

The Church of God school in Cleveland, Tenn., will open the David and Mary Ellen Wright School of Engineering and Computer Science, with Pastor Loran Livingston of Charlotte preaching in chapel.

By Watchman News Staff, CLEVELAND, Tenn.
Published 3:30 AM EDT, Wed October 28, 2026 · 1 min read

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CLEVELAND, Tenn. —

Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn., will dedicate its new David and Mary Ellen Wright School of Engineering and Computer Science during Celebration 2026 and Homecoming, Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 5-7, Faith News Network reported.

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The weekend opens Thursday, Nov. 5, with the Forever A Flame chapel at 10:45 a.m. in the Conn Center. Lee alumnus Loran Livingston, senior pastor of Central Church in Charlotte, N.C., is to bring the message, and the 300-voice Festival Choir and Orchestra will sing.

On Friday, Nov. 6, seminars begin at 9 a.m. across campus, followed by a Service of Celebration at 10:30 a.m. in the Conn Center with a keynote address by Lee President Dr. Phil Cook. An open house at the new engineering building follows the service, and the university's Homecoming page lists tours of the building during the day.

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Friday evening brings department and club receptions at 4 p.m., the Grand Reunion dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. in Deacon Jones Dining Hall, and the Traditions of Lee music showcase at 7 p.m. in the Conn Center. The Class of 1976 will hold its 50th anniversary reunion, and the Sigma Nu Sigma and Omega Alpha Phi clubs will mark their 60th and 30th anniversaries.

Saturday, Nov. 7, includes department breakfasts at 9 a.m., the Music in the Air Showcase at 10 a.m., the Homecoming Parade on the Pedestrian Mall, a tailgate lunch in Centenary Courtyard, and basketball games at noon and 2 p.m. in the Paul Dana Walker Arena, where the Homecoming queen will be crowned at halftime.

Lee is the university of the Church of God, headquartered in Cleveland. The full weekend schedule is posted on the university's alumni events page, and the Office of Operations can be reached at (423) 614-8351.

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