The Randolph College chapter of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) has been named an Outstanding Chapter by the National Society of Physics Students for 2008-2009. This is the fourth national Outstanding Chapter award for the club, having earned the honor in 2004-05, 2005-06 and 2007-08. “We have an outstanding group of students who are... READ MORE >>

LYNCHBURG – Randolph College’s chapter of the Society of Physics Students has once again received national recognition. The national Society of Physics Students (SPS) named Randolph College as an Outstanding Chapter for 2008-09. Peter Sheldon, physics professor and advisor, was also n... READ MORE >>

A $2.68 million gift announced Dec. 8 by Randolph College will create a scholarship fund named for Mary Virginia Whiteside `44. Whiteside, who passed away in 2007 at age 84, worked with the college shortly before her death to create a bequest that would make a difference to students who might not be able to... READ MORE >>

LYNCHBURG — Peter Sheldon, a Randolph College physics professor, has been named a finalist in the national Society of Physics Students (SPS) Outstanding Advisor award competition.
Sheldon is one of just 18 professors nationwide chosen in the competition. The winner will be announc... READ MORE >>

It’s been 10 years since the WildCats tasted the post-season and women’s basketball coach Melissa Wiggins says it’s time to return to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) tournament. “It is way overdue,” says Wiggins. “It’s going to be a challenge, but I’m certain we will step up to it.” The top 8 teams are... READ MORE >>

Members of the Randolph College Society of Physics Students spent their Saturday morning with the Cub Scouts of Pack 48. They conducted a hands-on workshop, applying the lessons of physics to build faster Pinewood Derby race cars. A longtime scouting tradition, the Pinewood Derby challenges scouts to build a wooden race car from a standard... READ MORE >>