STAR program
Transformational Gift: Alumna creates endowed fund to help students transition to college life
The time Judy McBroom ’64 spent behind the Red Brick Wall was instrumental to the person she is today. “It was the foundation for the rest of my life,” said McBroom, who recently made a gift to the College to help create that same foundation for a new generation of students. “The emphasis on personal... READ MORE >>
STAR program shows first-year students how to thrive in college
The College’s Summer Transition at Randolph (STAR) program is designed to ease first-years’ adjustment to college through a mix of academics and social activities.... READ MORE >>
Randolph Together: Professors take online learning to a new level with creative ways to engage students
“I see our faculty’s response as not an isolated reaction to our current circumstance, but an extreme example of qualities that have long been strengths of the Randolph College faculty, like accessibility, student-centeredness, and empathy,” said Provost Carl Girelli. “Our faculty have met the shift to remote learning as a challenge and an opportunity to gain and share skills, many of which will enrich the academic experience beyond this moment of crisis.”... READ MORE >>
Randolph's SUPER, STAR programs work to create connections during online learning
Both programs are both dedicated to helping first-year students adjust to college life. In 2020, that task became even more difficult, creating a sense of community with students who couldn’t be together in person.... READ MORE >>
SUPER STARs: Randolph prepares to welcome first round of new students to campus
Tomorrow, first-year students enrolled in the College’s Step-Up to Physical Science and Engineering at Randolph (SUPER) and the new Summer Transition at Randolph (STAR) programs will arrive on campus to get a head start on college life. In both of the two-week programs, students will participate in classroom activities as well as social events designed... READ MORE >>
Randolph announces new STAR program for incoming students
Starting this summer, first-year students will have another opportunity to get a head start on college life and academics through the Summer Transition at Randolph (STAR) program. STAR is made possible thanks to a grant from The Endeavor Foundation, which encourages program development in support of the liberal arts. The STAR program is a free,... READ MORE >>