environmental studies

Heat of the moment: Randolph participates in statewide project looking at climate vulnerability

Heat watch

Randolph was one of 12 institutions from the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC) that recently participated in the Virginia Heat Watch project, a collaborative effort to map and analyze where residents are most at-risk during heat waves.... READ MORE >>

Sojka joining international panelists for forum on rainwater harvesting, stormwater management

Sarah Sojka

Sojka’s presentation will introduce a research project examining how the financial viability of rainwater harvesting systems varies with system features, such as tank size, roof area, and daily water demand.... READ MORE >>

Randolph named one of the nation’s top green colleges

The College was included in The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges: 2022 Edition, which recognizes the 422 most environmentally responsible colleges in the nation.... READ MORE >>

2021 graduate joins Randolph as new sustainability coordinator

Randolph’s new Sustainability and Special Projects Coordinator Riley Lorson ’21 is following in the footsteps of her predecessors by upholding Randolph’s commitment to the environment.... READ MORE >>

Virginia Heat Watch: Summer research focusing on climate vulnerability as part of statewide project

Randolph is one of 12 institutions in the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC) collaborating on Virginia Heat Watch, which will map and analyze where residents are most at-risk during heat waves.... READ MORE >>

Small but mighty: Summer research evaluating the diversity of microscopic algae from the Eastern Shore

Aleighson Robertson ’24 scrolls through the images on her laptop, pointing out the microorganisms captured on each frame.... READ MORE >>

Randolph students continue ongoing project with 500-Year Forest Foundation

They are focusing on old growth forest assessment and invasive species management, building on work done during Randolph’s Summer Research Program in 2019.... READ MORE >>

Warren to lead regional efforts for statewide heat mapping project this summer

Karin Warren landscape

The project, called Heat Watch, will study where residents are most at risk during extreme heat waves.... READ MORE >>

Randolph announces 2020-21 Academic & Leadership Awards

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2020-21 award winners ... READ MORE >>

Randolph Thrive: New student-led program emphasizes healing power of nature

Randolph Thrive is a self-navigated program based on research showing that time spent outdoors can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. Organizers have designated seven spots across campus where students can connect with nature and find stress relief.... READ MORE >>