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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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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.

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Randolph-Macon Unveils Portrait of President Emeritus Robert R. Lindgren

Randolph-Macon welcomed President Emeritus Bob Lindgren and his family to campus to unveil a presidential portrait of Lindgren painted by alumnus Claiborne Gregory, Jr. ‘72.

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Poet Kwame Alexander to Serve as 2026 Commencement Speaker

Alexander, philanthropist Jane Batten, and RMC campus store manager Barclay DuPriest will receive Honorary Doctor of Humanities degrees.

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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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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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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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Cultural Arts RMC Up Close

Buddhist Monks’ Walk for Peace Makes Stop at Randolph-Macon, Delivers Message of Mindfulness

The Venerable Monks held a peace sharing talk inside Brock Recreation Center during the 101st day of their journey from Texas to Washington, D.C.

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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.

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Faculty RMC Up Close

Alisa Rosenthal Named Next Provost at Denison University

Provost Rosenthal will step down from her role at Randolph-Macon after the academic year concludes, and the College will launch a nationwide search for her replacement.

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