The Commonwealth remains divided and consumer sentiment continues to slide from a record high in August 2016. 

Marion College's Alumni Association held a special reunion to mark the 50 year anniversary since the college closed in 1967. Located in Marion, Virginia, the college was founded in 1873. In 1967, the college closed and the last graduating class crossed the stage.

The Whitlam Institute, within Western Sydney University, recently announced that Dr. Edward Nik-Khah is a Whitlam Institute Fellow. 

The new Eco House community, located on the first floor of Crawford Hall, will house students who are passionate about the environment and want to learn more about environmental sustainability. 

Roanoke awarded degrees to 441 graduates on May 6 during the College's Commencement ceremony, held on the John Turbyfill Quad on a chilly, windy day. 

The class of 2017 has nine seniors joining the Student Affairs Media Arts Hall of Fame in recognition for their creative contributions to the college. The students' names will be featured on the Garrett Student Media Lounge Wall of Fame. 

Salem, Va. - Bishop James Mauney, the retiring bishop of the Virginia Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, will be the featured speaker at Commencement on Saturday, May 6. Approximately 441 graduates will be among the Class of 2017. Commencement will be streamed live, and the link can be found at roanoke.edu/commencement. 

Roanoke College ceramics students worked this semester to create pieces to showcase in the College's annual Art Majors Show, which ends on May 5.

Luke Aprile's entry was one of 22 entered in this year's Pitch contest, an annual competition for which aspiring student entrepreneurs present business ideas for prizes.

Dr. Paris Butler '00 is being recognized as one of the 2017 40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health.