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SURF students and their faculty mentors lined up in a group photo in front of Estes Dining Hall

Academics Biology Chemistry Economics, Business, and Accounting History Political Science Psychology Spanish Student Life

SURF Kicks Off Summer Undergraduate Research

For nine weeks this summer, 27 students will conduct original research under the guidance of faculty mentors.

SURF students and their faculty mentors lined up in a group photo in front of Estes Dining Hall
A graduate high-fives a classmate after walking off the 2026 Commencement stage holding a diploma

Academics RMC Up Close Student Life

Randolph-Macon Celebrates the class of 2026

374 graduates walked across the stage on May 24, 2026 to become the newest members of Randolph-Macon's community of alumni.

A graduate high-fives a classmate after walking off the 2026 Commencement stage holding a diploma

Academics Honors

Honors Program Announces “Social Friction” as 2026-2027 FOCUS Theme

The common read for this topic is Tim Hamilton’s graphic novel adaptation of Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451.

Maddie Smith stands in front of a blackboard and points to call on a student in a YJSS class

Academics Career Preparation Student Life

Advising Pilot Sharpens Focus on Exploration and Student Success 

Born out of the College’s recent Strategic Plan and its focus on postgraduate outcomes, the pilot course pairs academic advising with a full curriculum of support as students transition to college.

Maddie Smith stands in front of a blackboard and points to call on a student in a YJSS class

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Randolph-Macon Honors Retiring Faculty and Staff

As the 2025-2026 academic year comes to an end, Randolph-Macon College will say farewell to faculty and staff who collectively served for 306 years.

Headshot of Sydney Waldrop in front of Washington-Franklin Hall

Education History Student Life

Sydney Waldrop ’26 Selected As Commencement Senior Speaker

The 2026 Commencement ceremony will take place at Brown Fountain Plaza on Sunday, May 24 at 10 a.m.

Headshot of Sydney Waldrop in front of Washington-Franklin Hall
A picture of Dr. Donelle Boose in front of a brick building at Randolph-Macon College.

Academics Black Studies Faculty History

Donelle Boose Selected as Applied Humanities Fellow

This fellowship is part of RMC’s Humanities Initiatives, a bold presidential priority aimed at elevating the profile of humanistic study at Randolph-Macon.

A picture of Dr. Donelle Boose in front of a brick building at Randolph-Macon College.
Michael Hill delivers an address at his inauguration as RMC President

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
Eboo Patel and Michael Hill sit in chairs on the Blackwell Auditorium stage, having a discussion

Religious Studies RMC Up Close

Eboo Patel Delivers Ira Andrews Lecture, Lifts Sacred Unions

Patel is the founder and president of Interfaith America. The Andrews Lecture was part of a week of events celebrating the Inauguration of President Michael Hill.

Eboo Patel and Michael Hill sit in chairs on the Blackwell Auditorium stage, having a discussion
Four people sit at a high-top table having a discussion into microphones in front of a seated crowd

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Close Student-Faculty Relationships, Interdisciplinary Study Celebrated as Part of Inauguration Week Ceremonies

The Academic Symposium and Community Showcase was part of a week of programming celebrating the inauguration of Dr. Michael E. Hill as RMC's 16th President.

Four people sit at a high-top table having a discussion into microphones in front of a seated crowd