An Alumni Weekend roundup of some of the latest news about Roanoke College Maroons!

Dr. Henry Louis Gates, one of the nation’s preeminent scholars on race, spoke to about 300 attendees via Zoom on Tuesday night.

Robert P. Fralin, of Roanoke, will attend his first meeting of the Board this week.

The conference was well-attended and sparked important conversations about race and oppression.

In Finland and France, these student leaders found that their interest in outdoor activities helped them make friends and further immerse themselves in the culture around them.

Roanoke College faculty voted to add the College’s first graduate program in 100 years, and the proposal now heads to the regional higher education accreditor for final approval.

Wolfe brings decades of teaching and administrative leadership experience, most recently from Hamilton College, with a focus on experiential learning.

Olin Hall’s retired technical director died unexpectedly on April 1.

Leah Russell '79, associate dean and registrar, will retire in June after 40 years service to Roanoke College. To honor her legacy and in gratitude for her mentorship, one alumni couple has established The Leah L. Russell '79 Endowed Student Scholarship.

Eight women received awards for their contributions as faculty, staff, alumni and students.