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Madison Alderson stands smiling in an exam room wearing a white coat and a stethoscope around her neck.

Academics Alumni Stories Career Preparation Physician Assistant

Primary Purpose

Madison Alderson '24PA is a member of RMC's first class of Physician Assistant Studies graduates. Now, she's filling a much-needed role in primary care.

Madison Alderson stands smiling in an exam room wearing a white coat and a stethoscope around her neck.
Math Professor Adrian Rice sits at a table with a cherry pie, a blackboard with math equations in the background, and an image of mathematician Ferdinand Lindemann to his left.

Academics Faculty Mathematics

What is pi used for? The world’s favorite irrational number

For Pi Day, Mathematics Professor Adrian Rice answered our questions about the history and uses for the number pi.

Math Professor Adrian Rice sits at a table with a cherry pie, a blackboard with math equations in the background, and an image of mathematician Ferdinand Lindemann to his left.
The RMC Robotics team poses with the Judge's Award trophy in front of a backdrop at the Virginia Tech CRO Down

Computer Science Student Life

Metal Jackets: Robotics Team Finds Early Success

In its third year, RMC Robotics is winning matches at VEX U competitions and breaking the mold for liberal arts colleges.

The RMC Robotics team poses with the Judge's Award trophy in front of a backdrop at the Virginia Tech CRO Down

Asian Studies Cultural Arts

Emma Ito to Deliver Moreland Lecture on History of Asian American Journeys in Virginia

The Moreland Lecture will be Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. in the Dollar Tree Room in Brock Commons.

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Academics Arts Management Black Studies Career Preparation Classics English History

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.

A professor sits in Adirondack chairs outside with two students discussing a book.
Five people stand on a bridge over a canal in a city, with historic buildings and a clear blue sky in the background.

Academics Criminology Sociology and Anthropology Student Life

Netherlands Day by Day: A January Term I’ll Never Forget

Emma Skelton '26 details her experience taking the "Human Rights: Culture and Conflict" travel course in the Netherlands.

Five people stand on a bridge over a canal in a city, with historic buildings and a clear blue sky in the background.

Academics Biology Career Preparation Environmental Studies

RMC Establishes Priority Admissions Agreement with Christopher Newport Master of Environmental Science Program

When possible, RMC shall nominate one exceptional Biology or Environmental Studies student each year as a candidate for guaranteed acceptance into CNU's MS-ENVS program.

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Religious Studies RMC Up Close

Interfaith Leader Eboo Patel to Deliver Inauguration Keynote and Ira Andrews Lecture

Patel is the founder and president of Interfaith America, the nation's leading interfaith organization, and has authored five books.

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An instructor addresses students seated at desks with open laptops in a classroom setting.

Academics Chemistry English History Honors Student Life

Intensive Focus and Unique Coursework Highlight January Term in the Classroom

Courses range from major requirements to unique and interdisciplinary classes, many taught exclusively during J-Term.

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Academics Career Preparation Internships Sociology and Anthropology Student Life Student Spotlight

Community Connection: A J-Term Internship with Hanover and King William Habitat for Humanity

Meredith Gray '26 took on a range of responsibilities, from drafting a policy memo to maintaining social media accounts.

Two people sit in an office having a conversation; one is at a desk with a computer and calendars on the wall behind them.