education
Kids in College program creates picture of success

As she finished sketching a giant eyeball on the side of the green fish, Lily burst into laughter. Other Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School classmates around the table joined in when Anthony Hardy ’18 suggested she name her creation “Illuminati Mona Lisa” or “Illumilisa.” The drawing was included on one of two posters that the... READ MORE >>
Elementary students TAG along with Randolph education majors

A dozen elementary school students watched with anticipation as Tom Overgaag ’17 dropped more than $15 in quarters onto a newspaper boat floating in a plastic container filled with water. When the 62nd quarter dropped aboard, the paper boat teetered, then slowly sank as students laughed and cheered. The “Let’s Build” workshop was one of... READ MORE >>
Facebook – Brian Mule teaches in Thailand

Recent grad, Brian Mule, teaching English in Thailand. Our students and graduates are having an impact all over the world!... READ MORE >>
Work by Randolph student and professor helps children understand the environmental impact of a local train derailment

Most children enjoy learning about trains, but something Thomas the Tank Engine doesn’t teach them is what happens when a train runs off the tracks. That’s where Addie Moore ’17 comes in. The curricular studies major from Lexington, Virginia is working with education professor Cheryl Lindeman on a Summer Research project designed to help young... READ MORE >>
Kids Curate at the Maier
Kids can curate their own miniature exhibitions at the Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College this weekend. The Maier is hosting the event Kids Curate on Sunday at 2 p.m. Participants will have a chance to pick a theme, choose postcards whose images correspond to that theme, and put the images together.“They can then... READ MORE >>
Lunch and Learn sessions connect students with faculty

Randolph students have a new opportunity to learn from professors in an informal setting this semester. Each Monday, the Center for Student Research sponsors a “Lunch and Learn” that invites students to dine with professors for informal discussions about one professor’s research and creative work. The program was organized to help students become more engaged... READ MORE >>
Randolph hosts forum for teachers and education leaders
Educators will meet at Randolph College this weekend to learn more about how to become leaders in their field during the Women Education Leaders of Virginia (WELV) forum. The event will begin at 7:30 a.m. Saturday and will conclude at 12:30 p.m. Admission to the forum is $20 for WELV members, $30 for non-members, and... READ MORE >>
Graduate students provide summer camp for elementary school

Students in Randolph College’s education graduate programs have been providing a summer camp for students of Paul Munro Elementary School in Lynchburg. This weekend, the camp was featured in an article in the News & Advance. In addition to helping the elementary students keep up with reading and math over the summer, the camp gives... READ MORE >>
Education professor featured in article about autism
Randolph College Recognized for Work With Area Teachers
LYNCHBURG–The Virginia Math and Science Coalition has recognized a Randolph College program designed to help elementary and secondary teachers learn more effective ways to teach science as a 2012 Program That ... READ MORE >>