The convocation ceremony marks the official start of the new academic year. At Randolph, all students, faculty and staff attend to view the procession of the senior class followed by the faculty in full academic regalia. After remarks from the president and student government president, faculty awards are presented for distinguished teaching and scholarship, and new faculty are introduced.... READ MORE >>

The 2014-2015 academic year is an exciting year marked by new students, a new residence hall, renovations, and a new partnership with the National Gallery, London.... READ MORE >>

Bunny Goodjohn’s second novel will be released in 2015... READ MORE >>

A group of students has been working hard this summer to give many parts of campus a fresh look with a new coat of paint. The Randolph College student paint crew repainted the residence hall rooms on the third floor of Main Hall; several rooms and offices in Smith Memorial Hall, including the Alice Ashley... READ MORE >>

Randolph’s athletics department was recently recognized as one of the top in the nation for its social media presence. Willamette University compiled a social media leaderboard to gauge the effectiveness of social media efforts by NCAA Division III colleges. The leaderboard puts Randolph at number 12 out of 445 in the nation, and the second... READ MORE >>

The list evaluates and ranks colleges based on sustainability initiatives in academics, food, energy use, food services, and other factors.... READ MORE >>

A Lynchburg park will soon have documentation of the birds that call it home—thanks to a Randolph College student. Tristan Luxner ’15 spent part of his summer trekking through Ivy Creek Park with a camera and listening for bird calls. “I can isolate a lot of bird noises, and I can pick out ones that... READ MORE >>

Katie Snyder ’15 immersed herself in the world of antique globes this summer. Snyder was seeking an internship at a museum, but she received an offer from Omniterrum, a company that sells globes in a store in Lynchburg. The story also helps museums acquire antique globes with historical significance. Once she walked in, Snyder knew... READ MORE >>

“We accomplished great feats last year, including setting six program records for wins and the crowning of an equestrian national champion,” said Tina Hill, Randolph’s director of athletics. “I can’t wait to see what the new year brings.”... READ MORE >>

First-year students arrived for the Step Up to Physical Science and Engineering at Randolph (SUPER) program on Wednesday. For the next two weeks, the students will take courses designed to give them a head start on their pathway to becoming scientists and engineers.... READ MORE >>