Featured Stories
Tamara Duricka '98 keeps up with entertaining challenges
"I love stories about ordinary people doing extraordinary things. I've never been one to be overly fascinated with celebrities. I'm more motivated and inspired by people who want to make our world a better place to live," Duricka says.
George Kegley '49 constantly helps the community
"I grew up on a farm and went to a one-room country school, then rode a bus to high school, an hour each way. The campus was my first look at the real world. I didn't know what was beyond the first mountain," Kegley says.
Multiple mysteries bring Olson success
“Perseverance pays off,” Karen Olson ’82 says, encouraging aspiring writers. “This is not something that happens overnight, but if you’re a good writer and have a good book to market, someone will see that. And if it doesn’t happen the first time, don’t give up.”
Another Deegan makes a difference
“I’m hoping to make an impact on other prosecutors to go after these cases as hard as they can,” Deegan explains. “They’re time consuming and expensive, but I’m hoping to stress their importance.”
The Roanoke Review brings together creativity from students and faculty
Editor Dr. Paul Hanstedt, associate professor of English, teaches students the fundamentals in creative writing and publishing.
Cynthia Atkins, lecturer in Roanoke’s English department, publishes new book of poetry entitled “Psyche’s Weathers”
Atkins said that weather is a great metaphor for the ever changing “storms” in our souls.
Professors and Students Add to VT Poetry Memorial
Two students are among those reading from a group of poems during this “Studio Virginia” show, which aired on WVTF.
Professor Publishes Award-Winning Book of Poetry
"On Dream Street" captures Almeder's skill as a "fearless poetry with perfect pitch."
Roanoke Alumna Worked in the Pentagon
“As an English major and communications concentration, my classes at Roanoke definitely helped me with my writing and editing skills,” Clark said.
Summer Scholars Program Sparks a Mentorship
Project allows student to challenge traditional interpretations of themes in Jane Austen's “Emma”
Sankofa: Go Back and Get It!
Lauren Harrison Discovers That “You Can't Know Where You're Going Until You Know Where You Came From”
English Professor Recognized by AAUW
The award is presented to a person who makes extraordinary contributions to the education and achievement of girls through work in the community.
Dr. Robert Schultz is Both an Author and Teacher
“Being a writer allows me to be a more effective professor,” Shultz says.
