faculty achievements
Jennifer Gauthier featured in Oscars Q&A

Gauthier was part of a panel of business and entertainment experts who answered questions about issues related to the awards. ... READ MORE >>
Moscarítolo Palacio, Mortensen receive Interfaith America Curriculum Development Grant

The grant program is designed to recognize campus leaders who are reimagining higher education by fostering pluralism in their classrooms.... READ MORE >>
Kaveh Akbar, founding MFA faculty member, named National Book Award finalist

He was also just included on the Time 100 Next List, which spotlights 100 rising stars who are shaping the future of business, entertainment, sports, politics, science, health, and more. ... READ MORE >>
Howell named editor of ‘Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue’

Crystal Howell, associate professor of education, was recently named editor of the scholarly journal Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue. The journal of the American Association for Teaching and Curriculum, it is published in two volumes each year and includes traditional research papers, conceptual essays, as well as research outtakes and book reviews. The aim is to... READ MORE >>
Chua performs as featured soloist with Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra

Chua performed George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” as a soloist with the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra in September to mark the 100th anniversary of the piece. ... READ MORE >>
Studio art professor Chris Cohen showing work at the Maier this fall

Cohen’s recent paintings are featured in an exhibit that opens on Sunday, Sept. 8. ... READ MORE >>
Randolph receives Go Virginia funding for new major

When Randolph’s new robotics and mechatronics engineering program launches this coming semester, it will play an important role in Virginia’s economic growth.... READ MORE >>
Three MFA faculty members win Guggenheim Fellowships

Jos Charles, Kaveh Akbar, and Julia Phillips were part of a group of 188 fellows chosen this year. ... READ MORE >>
Randolph professors granted tenure

Psychology professor Sara Beck, education professor Crystal Howell, and political science professor Aaron Shreve were recently granted tenure by the Randolph College Board of Trustees.... READ MORE >>
Altan presents at International Conference of Labour and Social History

Altan, assistant professor of history presented “A Quest for Chinese Workers: Global Labor Markets in Coolies and the Making of the Chinese Working Class.”... READ MORE >>