Roanoke College

Pictured from left: Sherman Lea Jr.; Nancy Gray and Shaleen Powell, representing the Roanoke Cultural Endowment; Charles Price, recipient of the Individual or Business Arts Supporter Award; Jon Murrill, recipient of the Individual Artist Award; and Joanne Leonhardt Cassullo, recipient of the Horizon Award.

Roanoke College, Hollins University Announce Winners of 40th Annual Kendig Awards

Jon Murrill, Charles Price and the Roanoke Cultural Endowment are this year’s recipients of the Perry F. Kendig Awards.
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Be Part of History: Roanoke College Football is Back

The Roanoke College Maroons are kicking off a new football season.
Virginia Western President Laura Treanor and Roanoke College President Frank Shushok Jr. celebrate the new agreement.

Roanoke College & VWCC Partner on New Biotechnology Degree Program

The bachelor’s degree program, in partnership with Roanoke College and Virginia Western Community College, is designed to support the region’s fast-growing biotech sector as it creates hundreds of new jobs.
John and Bill Kendig, sons of noted art connoisseur Perry Kendig.

Nominations Open for 2025 Kendig Awards

Nominations are now being accepted for the Perry F. Kendig Arts and Culture Awards program, celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025.
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Roanoke College Offers Campus Tours, Admissions Sessions for Virginia Private College Week

Prospective college freshmen, transfer students and their families are invited to visit Roanoke College as part of Virginia Private College Week during July 21-26, 2025.
Memorial artist Sandy Williams IV observes the latest installation work.

Roanoke College Dedicates “Authors and Architects” Memorial to Enslaved Laborers

Years of research and collaboration have contributed to a memorial sculpture that recognizes and honors the role of enslaved laborers at Roanoke College, and the college will dedicate the memorial during a campus ceremony on April 4.
The oldest building on Roanoke College’s campus will be named the M. Paul Capp Administration Building.

Roanoke College Names Historic Administrative Building for Dr. M. Paul Capp

Roanoke College is naming its 178-year-old Administration Building after Dr. M. Paul Capp ’52, an accomplished radiologist and educator who has dedicated most of his 95 years to leading and serving others.
Shaleen Powell, Whitney Brock and Nathaniel Bishop await their awards.

Brock, Bishop Win Kendig Awards

The Kendig Arts and Culture Awards honored artist Whitney Brock and supporter Dr. Nathaniel Bishop for their community contributions.
Rendering for Sandy Williams IV’s “Authors and Architects”

Roanoke College Announces Artist and Concept for Memorial to Enslaved Laborers

The sculpture, “Authors and Architects” by Sandy Williams IV, was selected in partnership with Creative Time and will be situated on campus to memorialize enslaved people connected to Roanoke College history.
The completed science center will be named the Shaun McConnon Discovery Center.

Roanoke College Names New Science Center for Shaun McConnon ’66

The completed science center will be named the Shaun McConnon Discovery Center.

Departments

Grilled Mexican Street Corn “Elote” ©Sara Schober
Dining

Southern Spoonful: Amaizing Summer Corn

Peak-season sweet corn brings its signature sweetness and Southern charm to these summer-ready recipes. Written by Becky Ellis / Photographed by

Departments

Tasty New Taps

Deschutes Brewery’s highly anticipated tasting room prepares to open in downtown Roanoke.