Roanoke College is set to Honor Enslaved Laborers with New Memorial
Roanoke College is taking a significant step towards acknowledging its past with the upcoming installation of a new memorial dedicated to the enslaved laborers whose contributions were crucial in shaping the collegeโs legacy and buildings.
Roanoke College to unveil design for memorial to enslaved laborers Friday
Roanoke College will hold a press conference at noon Friday with artist Sandy Williams IV, who will unveil the design for a major work of art on campus that will memorialize enslaved laborers connected to the college and Roanoke County, the college said.
Rubble to restoration: Roanoke College builds owl, bat, bee boxes on campus meadow restoration
Whatโs now a lush meadow, used to be a pile of rubble on Roanoke Collegeโs campus. Itโs now home to native plants like Black-eyed Susans, blue vervain and mint.
Roanoke College announces $60 million science center makeover
Competitive cheer, band and majoring in cannabis are major changes students at Roanoke College can expect, including a $60 million makeover of its science center.
Virginia high school students embrace college life early with Roanoke Collegeโs free program
Virginia High School kids will have the unique opportunity to take free courses at Roanoke College as classes start today.
Roanoke College poll shows Kamala Harris with a 3 point lead over Donald Trump
Roanoke College released a poll on Aug. 2 that asked likely Virginian voters multiple questions regarding their opinions on candidates, who they would vote for, if they feel the country is on the right path, among others.
WATCH: New Roanoke College poll gives Kamala Harris lead over Donald Trump in Virginia
A new Roanoke College poll gives Vice President Kamala Harris a slim three-point lead over former President Donald Trump in Virginia.
Habitat for Humanity home transported to permanent location, build continues
Roanoke College students have teamed up with Habitat for Humanity to build one local mom a home. The house made itโs way from Roanoke College to itโs permanent site on Bullitt Avenue on Wednesday.
โItโs magicalโ: Roanoke College students help build home for 19th annual R-House project
Roanoke College students team up with Habitat for Humanity each year to build someone in the Roanoke Valley a home and today theyโre moving it to its permanent location on Bullitt Avenue.
Roanoke College responds to article alleging a โcancer surgeโ among young alumni
Roanoke College has launched an investigation following a digital publicationโs article last week alleging higher-than-normal cancer rates among young alumni and faculty members.
RCPS, Roanoke College partner for special Read Across America Day event
Roanoke City Public Schools and Roanoke College came together to celebrate โRead Across America Dayโ while also highlighting a unique partnership.
Habitat for Humanity, Roanoke College officials dedicate 18th R House
Habitat of Humanity celebrated six months of work with Roanoke College as the dedicated the 18th Roanoke College R House, which is a part of the freshman orientation for the college.
Roanoke College transgender swimmer controversy brings up topic of biological advantage
The swimmer has since withdrawn from the team but it's not stopping people from calling on the NCAA for change.
What is the NCAA transgender student athlete policy? Weโre breaking it down
The debate over transgender student-athletes continues after the Roanoke College Womenโs Swim Team publicly called on the NCAA, USA Swimming, and lawmakers to change policies and laws to prevent trans women from competing in womenโs sports.
WATCH: Roanoke College swimmers call on NCAA to address trans athletes in sports
Members of the Roanoke College womenโs swim team spoke out after they said they had to confront a trans-teammate after she joined their team.
Roanoke College partners with Salem City Schools, opening up new learning opportunities for students
Students at Salem High School will now be able to enroll in classes at Roanoke College.
Roanoke College hopes to offer football, cheerleading, marching band by 2024
Roanoke College's Board of Trustees approved a proposal to begin offering football, cheerleading and a marching band pending $1.2 million in funding.
Division III NCAA Wrestling championships invade Star City
Local teams Ferrum, Averett, Roanoke College and Washington & Lee have wrestlers in the Division III Wrestling National Championships โ at the Berglund Center in Roanoke.
โWhen the kids see them, they see themselvesโ: Toy Like Me program modifies toys for children with disabilities
There was a special delivery at Virginia Heights Elementary School Tuesday morning as Roanoke College students hand-delivered gifts to kids, but they werenโt your average toys.
Despite inflation, Virginians expected to spend more this holiday season than last year
Inflation is not putting a damper on Christmas shopping in America. Experts predict more seasonal spending than last year.
Poll results show Virginians approve of Gov. Youngkinโs leadership, donโt want him to run for President
Virginians' approval rate of Governor Glenn Youngkin is increasing, according to results of a new Roanoke College poll, but an overwhelming amount want him to remain in Richmond and not Washington D.C.
Economic experts weigh in on the effects of Bidenโs student loan relief plan
Questions keep piling up two days after President Biden announced his student loan relief plan. But Roanoke College economic professor Michael Enz said that itโs still too early to pinpoint the exact effects.
Danville woman wins Miss Virginia Volunteer, to compete in Miss Volunteer America
On Saturday, Kate Clatterbuck was named Miss Virginia Volunteer 2023 at the Miss Virginia Volunteer 2022 Pageant Finals Night, a release by Michael King, the Miss Virginia Volunteer Marketing Director said.
Roanoke College menโs basketball team hosts over 100 kids in summer camp
Over 100 boys ages 6-15 swarmed to the Cregger Center this week for a summer day camp with the Roanoke College menโs basketball team. Lead by head coach Clay Nunley, the campers were separated into leagues based on age and skill level where they were able to work on fundamentals, 3 on 3 and 5 on 5 games, and be coached by their favorite players.
Roanoke College partners with Carilion Clinic to advance education, workforce development
In a press release Monday, Roanoke College announced its partnership with Carilion Clinic to provide healthcare across the Roanoke Valley, as well as prepare students for future careers.
โPsychologically, there is damageโ: Roanoke woman with family in Ukraine shares her experience watching war overseas
All of us continue to feel the effects of the war between Russia and Ukraine, but for people who are from eastern Europe or have loved ones overseas, itโs an even greater impact.
AAA: Despite high prices at the pump, summer travel expected to rise this year
Dr. Alice Kassens, Economics Professor at Roanoke College, says many factors are to blame for inflation and there is no clear end in sight, especially if youโre expected pre-pandemic prices.
WATCH: Washington & Lee, Lynchburg advance to ODAC menโs lacrosse title game
Two semifinal games were played Saturday afternoon in Lexington. In the first matchup, No. 1 seed Washington & Lee faced off against No. 5 Hampden-Sydney. The Generals tied the game up 7-7 with 30 seconds in regulation to force overtime, and Bobby Clagett scored the golden goal.
Little feet take over Roanoke College to celebrate athletes of all abilities
The annual Special Olympics "Little Feet Meet' brings together athletes of all abilities to celebrate inclusiveness, the joy of movement, and the thrill of competition.