Davenport Leadership Institute: Web Site | Photo Gallery Davenport Leadership Institute students have spent the past two weeks shooting across zip lines, completing scavenger hunts, and volunteering in the community—all in the name of teambuilding. The slate of events and bonding exercises are designed to prepare them to mentor new students during orientation sessions and... READ MORE >>

During her first year at Randolph, Di Bei ’18 performed as a flutist in the College’s Chamber Orchestra and completed a shadowing program with doctors at a local hospital—all while taking a full academic load. She’s spending her summer conducting advanced level chemistry experiments for her Summer Research project. Bei and chemistry professor Bill Bare... READ MORE >>

Randolph College will offer a new class for 5-year-olds at its preschool beginning in August. The Randolph College Nursery School (RCNS) is adding the class to provide another option for parents who want their children to have extra preparation before kindergarten. RCNS already offers classes for children beginning at 3 years of age. The 5-year-old... READ MORE >>

For many years, it’s been widely believed that a vehicle’s back seat is the safest place in the event of a crash, but Russ Burt ’16 and Zach Vernon ’18 aren’t completely convinced. Instead, they, along with physics professors Peter Sheldon and Sarah Sojka, are focusing their Summer Research project on determining if there is... READ MORE >>

Our recently renovated Student Center boasts a three-story atrium, cardio fitness center, yoga studio, theatre, radio station, video gaming center, billards, meeting rooms, student offices, computer stations, the Skeller grill and coffee shop, and plenty of lounge space.... READ MORE >>

Randolph College’s multi-purpose playing field and track serves as the home of the WildCats’ soccer, track and field, and lacrosse programs, as well as our community of fans. WildCat Stadium features a synthetic turf playing field and an eight lane all-weather track. It is lit to provide for night-time competition and practice. The complex includes permanent seating, a press box and a concession area.... READ MORE >>

Samantha Strickler ’17 is happiest in a room full of books and historical documents. Thanks to her Summer Research project, the history major from Luray, Virginia, feels like she is spending the eight weeks of the program in paradise. Strickler and history professor Gerry Sherayko have spent the summer flipping through pages of old Lynchburg... READ MORE >>

Dams have long been recognized as key contributors to producing clean energy through hydroelectric power, but one that is causing environmental concerns in Lynchburg is giving a group of Randolph researchers the chance to put their scientific skills into action—and help the community at the same time. Environmental science majors Allison Brooks ’18 and Melissa... READ MORE >>

After hearing a lecture on the benefits of micro housing during the fall 2014 semester, Sara Woodward ’16 joked with Karin Warren, the Herzog Family Chair of Environmental Studies, about building a “hobbit house” on the Randolph College campus. The idea became a serious one in the spring 2015 semester, when Woodward took Warren’s Energy... READ MORE >>

A new partnership between Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) and Randolph College will provide eligible community college students with an affordable option to earn a Randolph College degree. On Friday, officials from Randolph College and Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) signed a Dual Admission and Enrollment Agreement that will allow qualified high school graduates to... READ MORE >>