Join us in thanking these outstanding faculty members for their combined 174 years of dedication to higher learning and student success. 

Six of Professor Chris Lassiter’s former students are cited as co-authors of the study, which looked at an insecticide’s impact on developing zebrafish embryos.  

As the college doubles down on its No. 1 strategic goal of fostering student success and well-being, a compassionate and generous group of donors have jumped in to accelerate a host of planned initiatives aimed at helping all students flourish, including a student success center integrated into Fintel Library.  

The awarding of diplomas spanned 178 Bachelor of Arts degrees, 145 Bachelor of Science degrees and 73 Bachelor of Business Administration degrees. In a major milestone, it also included 10 Master of Business Administration degrees for the first graduating class of Roanoke’s 4+1 MBA program. 

Sean Kennedy, Katherine Vaughan, Talia Cartafalsa and James Suleyman earned the honor of valedictorians of the Class of 2024. Ethan Stevenson is the salutatorian.

Roanoke College is prepared to ease the transfer path for students from Wells College in Aurora, New York, which announced this week that it will close after 156 years.

The Rev. Christopher Bowen, Timothy L. Pickle Dean of the Chapel, presided over the May 3 worship service for all graduates, families and guests.

Coach Bill Pilat '85 notched the 400th victory of his coaching career when Roanoke College beat Shenandoah University on April 30.

At the Society of 1842 luncheon on April 19, the college honored its 2024 Roanoke College Medal recipient, as well as two Emerging Alumni Award winners and the Maroons by Choice Award recipient.

Three faculty members were honored with Dean’s Exemplary Awards for their commitments to service, professional contributions and teaching excellence.