Fall semester is officially underway at #RandolphCollege!... READ MORE >>
The Randolph College community will celebrate the official opening of the new academic year with Convocation on Tuesday, September 1, at 4:30 p.m. in Smith Hall Theatre. Convocation will feature time-honored traditions, including lively cheering and singing among the seniors and their sister class, the sophomores. It will be the first opportunity for seniors to... READ MORE >>
Randolph College students, faculty, and staff welcomed first-year students on move-in day August 26, 2015.... READ MORE >>
The Convocation ceremony officially opens the College for the academic year. Though it is a formal occasion, Randolph students find ways to make it festive. Seniors process into the room wearing funny hats and their senior robes decorated with buttons reflecting their experiences of the past four years. Their sister class, the sophomores, wear white.... READ MORE >>
Randolph College will host the 17th annual Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for Undergraduate Scholarship (MARCUS) on October 10. Since its inception in 1999, MARCUS has attracted students from colleges throughout Virginia and surrounding states. The event typically draws about 100 undergraduate researchers from a wide variety of academic disciplines, who showcase to showcase findings from research... READ MORE >>
Randolph College recently announced its largest fundraising total in seven years—more than $10 million. The College’s fiscal year ended June 30. “We feel fortunate to have so many caring alumnae and alumni who continue to provide vital financial support to this wonderful institution,” said Bradley W. Bateman, president. “It is their generosity that allows Randolph... READ MORE >>
At Opening Convocation, seniors process behind their class banner. Following the Even/Odd class rivalry tradition, banners are colored according to class year – black for Evens (2016 and 2018), yellow for Odds (2017 and 2019). Displayed at various events throughout the year, banners are “retired” when the class graduates and put on permanent display in Main Hall.... READ MORE >>
Randolph College welcomed 234 new students today, with a large crew of faculty and staff volunteers helping families haul boxes, suitcases, and other items during the College’s annual move-in. Randolph is expecting a total student body of about 700—a 40 percent increase since 2009. The remainder of students will arrive this weekend. “We are very... READ MORE >>
When the Class of 2019 arrives Wednesday morning for orientation, they will be greeted by a host of volunteers who will help move them in to their residence hall. The president, deans, faculty, administrators, student leaders, athletes, residence life, and staff will be on hand to greet families, answer questions, and, of course, do the heavy lifting. It’s the Randolph community’s way of saying “Welcome home!”... READ MORE >>