What do the economics of Prohibition, the art of watercolor, a theologian’s memories, indigenous labor in the Pacific World, and a female Peruvian revolutionary have in common? Or gun legislation, Shea Stadium and sleeping animals? 

Dr. Andreea Mihalache-OKeef is part of an international research team looking at political risk and corporate political activities in Turkey and Tunisia. The grant also provides the opportunity for students to conduct research.

Roanoke College economics professor Dr. Alice Kassens is an accomplished runner with a number of wins under her belt.

The two-year program includes four conferences in Indianapolis and Chicago through 2021, as well as the means to establish a Lilly Faculty Fellows Program on campus beginning in Fall 2020.

U.S. News & World Report released its "Best Undergraduate Teaching" list and Roanoke ranked 40th on the list of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges for undergraduate teaching.

Roanoke College biologist Dr. Michael Wise discovered that legless, miniscule larvae can launch themselves up to 36x the length of their bodies into the air, and was part of a team of researchers that figured out how.

Osterman’s students say she is especially responsive and challenges them to achieve. Ackley’s work has influenced local policy and community projects by encouraging healthy behaviors in young people.

Two long time faculty members are retiring and were recognized at commencement with the Simon Carson Wells Medal.

Henold, John R. Turbyfill Professor of History, will spend the 2020 spring semester teaching in Hungary as a Fulbright scholar.

Dr. Robert Schultz and artist Binh Danh are issuing a book honoring Walt Whitman for the 200th anniversary celebration of the poet’s birth.