Recent news about Roanoke College alumni who are making an impact around the world.

What do the economics of Prohibition, the art of watercolor, a theologian’s memories, indigenous labor in the Pacific World, and a female Peruvian revolutionary have in common? Or gun legislation, Shea Stadium and sleeping animals? 

Mara Higgins ’02 is a corporate merchant manager for L.L. Bean’s women’s clothing line.

Mike Pugh ’18 handles inside ticket sales for the Washington Nationals.

Roanoke graduate William “Mac” Babb ’90 was named the new police chief at Virginia Tech. Babb is a graduate of Roanoke’s Honors Program and was a criminal justice major.

ODK’s National Awards Committee received 37 applicants for the five awards this year. This is the first time ODK has selected a leader of the year in athletics from Roanoke College.

From Roanoke College magazine: Micah Spruill '11 breaks traditional giving by contributing Roanoke College's first gift of cryptocurrency.

From Roanoke College Magazine: Roanoke College Board of Trustees leadership transition will occur in the fall of 2019.

Three Valedictorians, three Salutatorians, Fulbright Scholars, Goldwater Scholar and more! See all the photos from Commencement weekend 2019.

ICYMI: Professor of the year, Roanoke's men's lacrosse goalie, surprise guest for Theatre Roanoke College and more stories about Roanoke College in the news.