President’s Office

News and announcements from the Office of the President at Randolph College.

Article by Randolph president published by The Atlantic

Bradley W. Bateman

The Atlantic magazine recently published an article by Randolph College President Bradley W. Bateman, entitled “The Evangelical Roots of American Economics.” Read the article in its entirety at http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2016/02/evangelical-american-economics/460455/.... READ MORE >>

The Liberal Arts Will Never Become Obsolete

Randolph College Commencement Ceremony, May 17, 2015.

Graduates of Randolph and other schools often credit their education for preparing them for both graduate school and the workforce. They single out attributes like individualized attention, a focus on writing and communication skills, the development of critical thinking skills, as well as a broad educational foundation for their success. ... READ MORE >>

A Statement Regarding Sweet Briar College from Randolph President Bradley W. Bateman

Photo of Randolph College flag

Editor’s Note: In March 2015, Sweet Briar College officials announced that the College would close. Sweet Briar has since reopened. We are saddened to hear about the decision to close Sweet Briar College for many reasons. Our greatest concern is for the institution’s faculty, staff, students, and alumnae who will all be personally affected either... READ MORE >>

New Year 2014 message from Randolph College president

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Randolph President Bradley Bateman addresses White House education initiative in op-ed for the New York Times.

The New York Times published an editorial today by Randolph College President Bradley W. Bateman. The op-ed addressed Bateman’s concerns regarding President Obama’s new initiative to increase access to post-secondary education, which includes a system of rating colleges and universities. Bateman, along with other college and university presidents from the National Association of Independent Colleges... READ MORE >>