Featured Stories
Student Hopes to Turn Campus Job Into Career
As a result of Dr. Jon Crawford’s guidance, Hery now hopes to have a career in international education. She claims that her experience in the office was “the first time I’ve ever actually been able to visualize my career path and decide what I would like to do.”
Roanoke professors share their personal stories
"America was always a dream in my mind. I thought it was just glass and diamonds; I always imagined America to be the last step to heaven," Rubongoya said.
Ali fights for human rights
“Roanoke gave me my voice,” Adiyah Ali ’02 says. “Coming from high school to college, I learned that you can have opinions that are different from those of your professors, and it’s OK. It’s important to have an opinion and be able to defend it. I see it every day. Roanoke gave me that experience.”
Summer Scholar Megan Drohan ’10 tackles paleography project
Student also will spend a semester in France in an effort to further the connection with the manuscript she has studied.
Roanoke Underclassmen Participate in Young Global Leaders Conference
After the conference, all three students say that they are able to connect the topics discussed with their classes and majors.
Unprecedented Access to Professors and Research
Distinguishing both the students and the College, this unique program involves students from practically their first days on campus in research methods usually not introduced to students until they're in graduate or post-graduate educational arenas.
Roanoke College URAP students find they are in a unique category among their peers
Research inevitably leads to publication and close relationships with their mentors.
Casey Barnes '96 Leads Team in Winning Bid for $4 Billion Project
“Roanoke was a great learning experience for me, especially in handling pressure situations and in communicating effectively,” Barnes says.
Sociology Student Interns for Sen. Webb
“I'm very passionate with politics and it’s very energizing and empowering to help your state,” says Wescott.
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.
Students Conduct International Court Simulation
“I remember the simulations we did in Warshawsky's classes. They create a connection between domestic and foreign politics that is experienced first hand.”
Fed. Judge Internship Prepares Student for Law School
“It is uncommon for undergraduates to even have the opportunity to intern in the chambers of a federal judge,” says Assistant Professor of Public Affairs Dr. Todd Peppers.
Professor Publishes Gun-control Policy Book
“I've always owned guns, and I've always been interested in politics. The two subjects fit well together,” says Wilson, professor of public affairs.
Professor Researches Death Penalty, Law Clerks
The projects cover the last juvenile executed in Virginia as well as the rules and norms of hiring federal law clerks.
