The Virginia Real Estate Indexes retreated from the record high of the second quarter, but remain above the historical average. Inventories are lower than this point in the previous two years, keeping prices up. Regionally, home prices remain well above average in Richmond, Charlottesville, and Washington, D.C.

Roanoke College begins a new academic year with a new academic program in Public Health Studies and with new intercollegiate men's and women's swim teams for the Maroons.

 Virginia Index of Consumer Sentiment is down almost two points since last quarter. The political divide in sentiment grows and is substantially larger than immediately after the November election. Inflation expectations increased slightly from last quarter.

The Roanoke College athletic communications department was awarded with the conference's Sports Information Director of the Year award. The honors were bestowed in recognition of Chris Kilcoyne '02 and Kelly Higbie '15.

A 14-foot-tall Rooney topiary, located near Kerr Stadium field, will embody the Roanoke College spirit.

Roanoke College and Hollins University announce Perry F. Kendig award nominees. The awards will be presented in late September at an event in Olin Galleries. 

Dr. M. Gilbert Dunn, a revered member of the Roanoke College faculty, died Aug. 18, 2017. Dunn had critical role in College's PBK chapter.

Roanoke's newest Maroons arrive Saturday to a whirlwind of activity. They will explore downtown Roanoke and build a Habitat for Humanity house. The next week features Quantico Marine Corps Band to mark Roanoke's 175th, Opening Convocation, dedication of the new living topiary Rooney, and more! 

The latest Roanoke College Poll of Virginians shows Democratic candidate Ralph Northam with 7-percentage point lead over Republican Ed Gillespie in Virginia's upcoming gubernatorial race. President Trump's approval is low in Va.

Roanoke College Physics Group is serving as eclipse ambassadors Monday, Aug. 21 at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, an official NASA partner site for the solar eclipse, and on the RoanokeCollege SnapChat. No specific events are planned on campus but a limited number of eclipse glasses will be available for the campus community at noon Monday.