Featured Stories

Dr. Charles ‘Hap’ Fisher ’28 now celebrated as a witness to history
“Throughout all my studies, history hasn't been as much fun as tonight,” Karim said. “It's firsthand experience hearing it from him and these people. This is just amazing.”

Putting Classroom Knowledge to Work
Samantha Strickland '08 has not only given herself a competitive edge on her graduate school applications, but also developed some ideas about what areas of research she might pursue later in her career.

Southers leads research that could save lives
Southers explores treatments for cardiovascular, metabolic and endocrine diseases

Forensic Chemistry Course Modeled After Crime Lab
Crime investigation shows likes CSI, Law and Order, and Without a Trace will be a classroom and laboratory experience taught by Dr. Benjamin Huddle

Chemistry Research Brings Insights into Classroom
“Because of my Proctor & Gamble experience, I can better convey to students what it’s like to conduct research in an industrial setting.”

Roanoke Acquires New Instrumentation
“At Roanoke, first semester freshman use instruments that are available only to seniors or grad students at many other schools,” says Dr. Gail Steehler.

RC Student Separates New Compounds
“This is going to put me at an advantage, not only for graduate school, but jobs, as I’ll be coming in with 3 years of research experience.”


