Featured Stories

Wescott shares insights for incoming students
Imagine skiing in the Alps, getting stranded and having to build a snow cave for protection. Ben Wescott '09 had such an adventure and credits survival television shows and his time at Roanoke for saving him.

Roanoke graduate earns statewide teaching award
Stephanie Doyle ‘99 was named Virginia’s top teacher for her devotion to students that goes far beyond her commitment in the classroom. She will be honored on campus at a reception later this month.

Student-Faculty Pair Tackles Multicultural Teaching and Learning
“Having this opportunity to plan and implement lessons for a year has been a real benefit,” says Musgrove. “I know that the kids have also benefited – how could you not from learning about another culture?”

Professor's Computer Knowledge Enlightens Schools
As an artist and professor, Heil's work and teaching develops along with advancements in computer graphics.

Study Abroad Leads to Job in Japan
“There are really beautiful facets of East Asian cultures, specifically Chinese and Japanese, which deserve attention from students.”

Finding the Best Ways to Teach Sociology
Kristi Hoffman extends learning outside the classroom with hands-on experiences

Institute Helps K-12 Teachers Improve Their Techniques
Each year, Roanoke College trains teachers from every region of the country how to employ the latest techniques in K-12 education

Professor's Approach Helps Students from Kindergarten to College
For the last 10 years, Grant has conducted workshops in teaching science in the schools, mainly at the elementary level.

Teaching Tomorrow's Teachers
Students seeking teacher licensure are prepared as never before. They’re taking advantage of student teaching and internships the College now offers in Germany and Italy.


