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Ashleigh Flores stands in front of the fountain wearing a Randolph-Macon shirt

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Ashleigh Flores ’29 Selected as RMC’s Inaugural VFIC Presidential Scholar

The VFIC Presidential Scholars Program is a new statewide initiative designed to develop the next generation of values-based leaders across Virginia’s independent colleges and universities.

Ashleigh Flores stands in front of the fountain wearing a Randolph-Macon shirt
A selfie taken by a teacher in front of a class of Peruvian students waving and holding American flags

Alumni Stories Education International Education

Alumnus Extends Passion for International Education Through Fulbright Award in Peru

Chris Murray '05 has spent over 20 years teaching in classrooms from Maryland to the far reaches of the globe.

A selfie taken by a teacher in front of a class of Peruvian students waving and holding American flags
Katie Dodge smiles with the seats of a theater in the background

Academics Alumni Stories Arts Management Career Preparation Theatre

Following the Thread

How RMC’s costume shop led Katie Dodge ‘24 to a career in the arts.

Katie Dodge smiles with the seats of a theater in the background
A group of students in professional dress poses in rows on the steps in front of the Center for the Performing Arts

Academics Student Life

Phi Beta Kappa Inducts New Members from Class of 2026

Thirty-eight new members from the Class of 2026 were inducted into PBK during Commencement weekend.

A group of students in professional dress poses in rows on the steps in front of the Center for the Performing Arts
SURF students and their faculty mentors lined up in a group photo in front of Estes Dining Hall

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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

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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