Before and After: Summer Research Project revisits professor's dissertation work
Bryce Russell ’22, Nadia Tibbs ’22, and professor Sarah Sojka are working with samples from the Eastern Shore of Virginia for their project, which will look at the impact of seagrass restoration on ecosystem carbon storage.... READ MORE >>
President Bateman's message to faculty and staff about the College's reopening plan
Dear faculty and staff, As I mentioned in a previous communication, the state is requiring all colleges and universities to submit plans for in-person instruction and reopening to the State Council of Higher of Education, which it will then review and certify. Reopening plans are expected to address a school’s ability to safely monitor and... READ MORE >>
Randolph launches new Master of Arts in Coaching and Sport Leadership, the first of its kind in the ODAC
The Master of Arts in Coaching and Sport Leadership (MACSL) program is a one-year program that will be taught over five seven-week sessions, one in the summer and two each in the fall and spring. The first cohort begins this week. ... READ MORE >>
Alumna matching Annual Fund gifts as end of fiscal year nears
Gifts made to Randolph’s Annual Fund will go much further this year, thanks to the generous support of a former student.... READ MORE >>
Mouse squeaks, and the technology that detects them, subject of Summer Research Project
The ultrasonic vocalizations of mice can’t be heard by human ears, but the way the animals use them can have wide-ranging implications for us.... READ MORE >>
Randolph's M.F.A. in Creative Writing program celebrates first graduates
For Lucille Hayes ’20 M.F.A., there’s a certain magic every time she returns to Randolph College’s campus. Hayes, currently based in Brooklyn, is part of the first graduating cohort for Randolph’s M.F.A. in creative writing. The low-residency program features five 10-day residencies and one-on-one mentorship with some of the most talented writers working today. “Each... READ MORE >>
Telling their stories: Summer Research looking at how schools reflect social, economic changes
Kyle May ’21 and education professor Crystal Howell are working to tell the stories of three different communities, reflected in both the industries that sustain them and the conditions of their schools, through work for Randolph’s Summer Research Program.... READ MORE >>
Curtain Call: Theatre professor Ken Parks retires from Randolph after nearly two decades
“I’ve gained a lot in my time here, from relationships built with fellow faculty, staff, students, and community members. I hope that I’ve managed to give as much as I’ve received.”... READ MORE >>
President Bateman's message to faculty and staff on social distancing policies for fall 2020
Dear colleagues, In the past few days, the COVID-19 Task Force has completed their discussions of several issues that will affect life on campus in the coming academic year, and I would like to share those decisions with you. The following procedures relate to gatherings and events: In-office meetings will be limited to no more... READ MORE >>
Summer Research Project analyzing the effects of elevated heat, carbon dioxide on agricultural crops
The project Misidor is working on with biology professor Kristin Bliss and Renee Sarpong ’21 looks specifically at the combined and independent effects of enhanced levels of carbon dioxide and temperature—factors of climate change—on plant growth, morphological characteristics, and chemical toxins. Their ultimate goal is to assess and determine the impact of these components on overall biodiversity, economic influence, and ecosystem services.... READ MORE >>
