November 18, 2023

Vita Abundantior – The Magazine of Randolph College – Fall 2023

cover of Fall 2023 Vita magazine with photo of the class of 2027

Selected Stories Online
Spotlight: Rising to meet the opportunity
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Selected Stories Online

Welcome To Randolph: Largest first-year class in six years arrives on campus

Science Matters: Randolph kicks off last leg of Martin Science Building renovation campaign

Freedom Flight: An aunt’s legacy and the unrelenting devotion of alumnae help bring Parwin Ahmadi ’27 from war-torn Afghanistan to Randolph

Politically Charged: Jaelyn Evans ’22 finds her niche on Capitol Hill

Supportive Roles: MFA in Theatre program kicks off first session

Pages of History: College partners with Lynchburg Public Library to explore legacies of slavery

Leaving Books and Beakers Behind: Chemistry professor earns photography honor

Why I Give: Christina Hua ’11

Spotlight: Rising to meet the opportunity

Randolph’s Innovative Student Experience (RISE) program gives students the opportunity to pursue their unique passions. Every Randolph College student can apply to receive a grant of $2,000 for research, creative work, experiential learning, and other scholarly pursuits beginning in their second year.

In the past, students have used the RISE award to travel to singing competitions, purchase cancer cells for biological research, travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands to study water samples, research antioxidants in fresh fruit, and study abroad. The possibilities are endless. This grant provides more than just money for many students—it gives them an invaluable, often life-changing, experience.

Here are a few recent examples, as featured in the fall magazine: