In the latest issue of Roanoke College Magazine, which is arriving in mailboxes now, we offer a glimpse into the future of our beloved institution. Readers will learn about a variety of new initiatives aimed at improving student success, strengthening the College’s foundations, and linking arms with partners in the local community and beyond.
In the cover story, “Big Dreams in Motion,” you’ll read about the current environment for small colleges and how that is expected to impact Roanoke. You’ll also hear about some new community partnerships including Direct to Tech, the Bridges Program and plans to expand access for students transferring from community colleges. In addition, we share news about a new academic structure and a rebranding that includes a new school logo. Finally, we offer an update on those plans for a new Science Center at Roanoke.
Alongside the cover story, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Center for Civic Engagement at Roanoke, which has given so many students an opportunity to learn the beauty of community engagement. Many of the students who fell in love with service at Roanoke College have carried it into their careers or personal lives, and we’ll introduce you to a few of those people.
Other content in this issue includes:
- A farewell to longtime Athletic Director Scott Allison, Vice President for Enrollment Brenda Poggendorf, and beloved faculty members Jeff and Marianne Sandborg, Jane Long, Elizabeth Koesters Heil, Cynthia Edmunds and Charlene Kalinoski;
- New academic programs at Roanoke: Disability Studies and Screen Studies;
- 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees;
- Recipients of the Roanoke College Medal and Emerging Alumni Awards;
- A new alumni program that invites friends of the College to be Maroons by Choice; and
- An archives mystery
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As always, alumni, we remind you that this is your magazine, so we would love to hear your thoughts on its content. We also want to recognize and share your many accomplishments, so please reach out with story ideas or personal news for the Class Notes section by emailing rcmagazine@roanoke.edu.