Campus News
A Life of Service
As a diabetic and a pediatric nurse, Sally Southard '77 focuses on supporting children, in particular those with diabetes. She finishes her sixth term on the Salem School Board in December 2013.
Silent Shelter Success
After adopting their own deaf dog and teaching it American Sign Language, Chris Lee, a Roanoke College professor, and his wife, Christina, launched a website called "Deaf Dogs Rock." They post photos and information about deaf dogs that are in need of homes all over the United States.
String Music
For the last three years, Adam Rutledge '04 has been the lead singing, Fender guitar-playing front man for the hard driving local country group, Rutledge.
Roanoke College recognizes outstanding campus leaders
The Student Life Council's 2011-2012 leadership award recipients are Candace Lewis, Nathanial Castellano, Juliet Lowery and the student club, RC electric.
Alumni receive Roanoke College’s highest honor
Donald Kerr ’60 and Roger Sandt ’64 each were given the Roanoke College Medal during the Society of 1842 & Medalist Recognition Luncheon in April during Roanoke’s Alumni Weekend.
New communications honor society at Roanoke inducts first members
The society's Roanoke chapter, Alpha Beta Gamma, recognizes outstanding scholastic achievement in communication studies. The College added a new communications studies major last fall.
Readers of The Roanoker name Roanoke top college
Roanoke College was the platinum winner in its category, followed by Hollins University with gold and Virginia Tech with silver.
Roanoke graduates 434 at Commencement
Members of the Class of 2012 represent 27 states and 17 countries, including Mongolia, Senegal, Romania, Bulgaria and Zimbabwe.
Classic Conversion: Roanoke students transform 1939 Pontiac into electric-powered vehicle
A student organization that explores alternative energy sources is restoring a 1939 Pontiac by converting it from gas to electric power. The Pontiac will debut in its partly finished form during Roanoke's Commencement weekend.
Creator of Roanoke College's first website retires after 31 years
Dr. James Dalton, who came to Roanoke to work as a chemistry professor, created the College's first website and email system. He retired this week after 31 years at the College.
Sports News
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Evarts Earns Top Honor; Five Slated for 2012 Women's Lacrosse All-ODAC Team
Washington and Lee University midfielder Christina Benedetti headlines the 2012 All-ODAC Women's Lacrosse Teams as she was named ODAC Player of the Year on Monday. Guilford College mentor Matthew Grosso earned ODAC Coach of the Year accolades, and Roanoke College midfielder Darragh Evarts was tabbed the ODAC Rookie of the Year. Randolph-Macon College midfielder Rachel Johnsen was named the ODAC/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete in a vote of the league's sports information directors.
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Four Maroons Named to 2012 DIII NFCA All-Atlantic Region Team
Hot off the heels of a NCAA DIII Regional Championship, four Roanoke College softball players have been named to the 2012 NFCA Division III All-Atlantic Region Team, announced Tuesday. Leona Rainey and Felice Lowery were each named to first-team honors, Kelly Higbie earned a second-team nod, and Stephanie Clark picked up third-team accolades. All four of these players were also named to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference All-Tournament Team.
Feature Stories
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College Archives
College Archivist reflects on the 1985 flood.
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Roanoke College launches onto national stage
RC is proud to have tied for seventh place as U.S. News & World Reports' National Liberal Arts Up and Comers list
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Student interns at Library of Congress
This Maroon says her summer experience prepared her for life after college. The knowledge she gained in her field of interest has reaffirmed her desire to work with archives.
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Professor’s mentorship helps student win national research grant
Rob Harbert’s innovative research project won a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship from The American Society of Plant Biologists.
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Fall makes the most of a unique opportunity
"He's an excellent student... I'd call him brilliant. He is fluent in five languages. He's fit in here in an incredible way, and the students like him."
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Guatemala Service Trip
The group planned to work with ConstruCasa a nonprofit organization to help build basic homes for people in need.
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A Roanoke Sophomore Learns The Ropes
This honors student from Louisiana has traveled far and wide to teach others the sport about which she is passionate.
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Roanoke Alums’ star still shines brightly
The Mill Mountain Star was first lit 60 years ago. The Kinsey brothers helped to build the Roanoke landmark that was designed by their father. The Star has 2,000 feet of neon tubing on a 100-foot frame.
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Roanoke Faculty Create Band
Between faculty meetings and finals, Drs. Maina, Buchholz and Grant find time to march to the beat of their own drums after creating a faculty band last fall. None of the aforementioned faculty can be found in the music department, but these three still know how to perform for a crowd.
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