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A New Chapter Begins: The Inauguration of Dr. Michael Hill

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A sense of tradition and new beginnings filled the spring morning on April 24th, 2026, as students, faculty, alumni, and community members gathered at the heart and center of Randolph Macon College, the fountain, to witness and be a part of the inauguration of Dr. Michael Hill. Soft chatter filled the air as guests found...

Art Around Ashland

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The Town of Ashland has launched a new art exhibit named “Art In Orbit.” This a new public art piece created to bring positive dynamic and beautiful art to a busy area and community space. This program was created to show local and regional artist creativity while also following besides the towns visual pleasures. As...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

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As the month of May begins, communities across the world are coming together to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month. This is an annual holiday dedicated to proper education, advocacy, and support for those facing mental health challenges. First established in 1949 by the Mental Health America, the month long campaign has grown into a nationwide...

Hike for Hope

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A growing effort to confront mental health challenges within the construction industry is expanding across the United States. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), is a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention and support for those affected by suicide. One main event this organization puts on is called “Construction Hike for Hope,&#8221

Randolph-Macon: A Tradition of Southern Ivy Style

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Randolph-Macon: A Tradition of Southern Ivy Style Carter S. Cook   When walking the storied campus of Randolph-Macon College, you are met with an array of formidable buildings and impressive designs. However, it is evident that the appearance of the student body does not match the campus’s elegant appeal. In short, there’s a lot of...

RMC Cheer & Dance Team Interviews

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Over the course of a few months, I had the opportunity to interview the cheerleaders, dancers, and the Head Coach, Coach Susan Cassidy. Starting off with Coach Susan, we discuss the history of the teams and the direct experience of Coach herself.   JM: What is your experience with the Randolph Macon Cheer and Dance Team? SC: I’ve been up at Randolph Mac

The VMFA brought Virginia’s

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The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is traveling through Virginia to bring American history to communities around the Commonwealth. The exhibition “Virginia as America: Navigating ‘Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness’” lives upon the Artmobile and stopped in Ashland last week. The exhibition was curated by Susan J. Rawles, Ph.D., the VMFA’s Eliza

RMC community to host the VMFA’s Artmobile this week

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This week, Randolph-Macon College (RMC) prepares to welcome the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) specially curated Artmobile exhibition Virginia as America: Navigating ‘Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness’.   Dr. Evie Terrono, Professor of Art History, collaborated with the VMFA to bring the Artmobile to Randolph-Macon for the first time. “Th

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