Sierra Club ranks Randolph among the nation's top "Cool Schools"
The list evaluates and ranks colleges based on sustainability initiatives in academics, food, energy use, food services, and other factors.... READ MORE >>
Biology student tries out his wings with bird identification projects
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 >>
Thinking Global: Katie Snyder ’15 helps with antique globe archiving and research
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 >>
Fall Athletes Return to Campus for 2014 Season
“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 >>
SUPER program begins with crash test field trip
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 >>
Crime lab internship gives student her own CSI experience
Due to her lab experience at Randolph, Lexi Harrington ’15 grasped most of the techniques for the tests early on. She did learn a lot of new information, though, especially about the legal requirements for conducting crime lab work.... READ MORE >>
William Coulter to present paper at national conference
The English professor will also have a paper published in the Southeastern Renaissance Conference’s annual publication.... READ MORE >>
3D printer helps make lifelike masks for Greek Play
Randolph College students got a head start on the Greek Play this week by beginning to build several theatrical masks with the help of cutting-edge 3D scanning and printing technology.... READ MORE >>
Internship helps physics student get started in 3D imaging business
Mark Patterson’s internship with a 3D imaging company has helped him discover his hopeful career. “I get to do anything with 3D scanning and 3D modeling,” he said. “It’s an ever changing world.”... READ MORE >>
Psychology student learns about mental health careers in summer internship
This summer, Emily Richards ’15 helped operate a summer camp organized by Horizon Behavioral Health.... READ MORE >>
