Introducing President Michael Hill

Michael E. Hill is Randolph-Macon’s 16th President. He assumed the office in 2025 after a robust nationwide search. His record of innovative non-profit and education leadership underscores his professional passion for helping people and organizations reach their potential.

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“It’s time for Randolph-Macon College to seize this moment, to claim its rightful place as an exemplar of all that is right in higher education, and to resource itself not only for this bicentennial but for many years to come.” 

Dr. Michael E. Hill, RMC President

News and Updates

Up-to-date information from the President’s Office
News Story categories: Academics RMC Up Close

Randolph-Macon College Inaugurates Michael E. Hill as President

In his inaugural address, Hill outlined a vision for a liberal arts institution on the rise.

Michael Hill delivers an address at his inauguration as RMC President
News Story categories: Academics Arts Management Black Studies

A Presidential Focus on Elevating and Enhancing the Humanities

Professor of English Dr. Bob Volpicelli tapped to lead the effort as Director of the Humanities Initiatives.

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News Story categories: Career Preparation RMC Up Close

RMC Strengthening Focus on Student Success and Pluralism Through Key New Roles

The College will hire a new Associate Provost and Dean for Student Success. And President Hill announced a new Pluralism Project, with Dr. Lauren Bell as its Founding Director.

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meet the team Office of the President

Lauren C. Bell

Lauren C. Bell

Senior Advisor for Mission Advancement and Founding Director of the RMC Pluralism Project; James L. Miller Professor of Political Science

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Sabrina Granderson

Administrative Services Coordinator

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Emily Harrison

Executive Assistant to the President and Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees

John McManus

John W. McManus

Vice President and Chief of Staff; Associate Professor of Computer Science

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Laura Soulsby

Director of Title IX and ADA Coordinator

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Carter Walton

Special Assistant to President