» Pennix named Director of Admissions
James Pennix ’88 was appointed director of admissions for Roanoke College after a national search was conducted. Pennix has been with the admissions office since 2001.

» A global view from campus
One graduate connects with her alma mater through a grad school textbook.

» Alumni Focus: Don Kent
Don Kent '94 advances on Capitol Hill to Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security.

» Maroon Sports Update
Freshmen are making an important mark in Maroon athletics and gaining national recognition for their efforts.

» Pedagogical pioneer passes away
Roanoke lost an oustanding professor, Gertrude (Trudy) Camper, associate professor of education emeritus, who died on Feb. 27.

» Faculty Focus: Melanie Almeder
Dr. Melanie Almeder, associate professor of English, has published a new award-winning book of poetry, On Dream Street.

» Roanoke College Night at the Ball Game
Mark your calendar for a free ticket to the Salem Avalanche baseball game on Mon., April 16, courtesy of the city of Salem.

» Lauren Harrison researches her past
Senior Lauren Harrison researches black cultural identity in fiction and in her own life as part of the Summer Scholars program.

» Academic Honors
Students are named to dean's list, faculty's list of honorable mention and faculty's list for notable achievement.