Roanoke College has been named one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges for undergraduate teaching. According to U.S. News & World Report, recently released its “Best Undergraduate Teaching” list for National Liberal Arts Colleges, Roanoke College ranked 40th (tied) out of 71 National Liberal Arts colleges recognized. This is the first time Roanoke College has been recognized on this list.
According to U.S. News & World Report, the Best Undergraduate Teaching rankings focus on schools where faculty and administrators are committed to teaching undergraduate students in a high-quality manner. College presidents, provosts and admissions deans who participated in the annual U.S. News peer assessment survey were asked to nominate up to 15 schools in their Best Colleges ranking category with a strength in undergraduate teaching.
The U.S. News and World Report survey asked top academics to name the schools they believe have an unusually strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.
“Roanoke College faculty prize teaching above all else in their work,” said Dr. Richard Smith, vice president for academic and student affairs. “Our inclusion on this list recognizes what I have known since I arrived at this college – our faculty is committed to fostering an environment that helps each student discover high value careers and lives with meaning and purpose.”
Roanoke College, located in Salem, VA, offers an innovative core curriculum and majors that allow for depth of study and research and encourages students to believe in themselves and their potential. Students participate in internships, creative projects, community service, and study away endeavors that help them find their purpose in life.
The Roanoke College experience is a full one, only enhanced by our setting minutes away from a vibrant city and the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. Southwest Virginians to take action to end hunger
Feeding America Southwest Virginia and Kroger join to support Hunger Action MonthTM
In Southwest Virginia, more than 142,000 of our neighbors struggle with hunger and may not know where they’ll find their next meal!
Hunger affects many people—like Blanca, who works full-time as a medical assistant. Even with her income and her husband’s part-time job, they still struggle to put food on the table and support their two daughters. It affects 7-year-old Iliana, who wants to be a doctor when she grows up because she wants to help people – just as the Summer Food Service Program helps her get the nutritious food she needs to thrive.
That is why this September, Feeding America Southwest Virginia joins Feeding America food banks across the country to take part in Hunger Action Month and inspire people to take action and raise awareness of the fact that 40 million Americans, including 12.5 million children and 5.5 million seniors, are food insecure.
This year’s campaign seeks 40,000 actions – a volunteer shift, a social media post, or a donation from the public that will help end hunger one helping at a time.
“It is critically important that every Southwest Virginian has enough food to reach their full potential,” said Feeding America Southwest Virginia chief executive officer Pamela Irvine.
“Every action counts, especially when it comes to our children. They need nourishment to grow, learn, and develop into our nation’s future leaders. You can provide that nourishment by taking action during Hunger Action Month.”
For the second consecutive year, Kroger brings the power of its “Zero Hunger, Zero Waste” initiative as the presenting sponsor of FASWVA’s hunger-fighting activities during Hunger Action Month.
“Through our Zero Hunger Zero Waste Food Rescue program, Kroger rescued 10% more food from our stores, plants and distribution centers resulting in a total of 100 million pounds of wholesome, nutritious food directed to feed those in need,” said Allison McGee, corporate affairs manager of Kroger’s Mid-Atlantic Division. “Ending hunger in America is a cause that brings to life Kroger’s Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit.”
September marks the twelfth year the Feeding America network has organized this annual call to action and Feeding America Southwest Virginia has participated in the Hunger Action Month movement since its inception.
“Hunger Action Month is a time for us to take action and help our neighbors and friends struggling to put food on the table,” said Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America. “Every state and every county in this country have people facing hunger. Our network of food banks and partner food pantries and meal programs are positioned to serve all of them. You can help at the local level by volunteering, engaging, advocating and donating, and together we can end hunger one helping at a time.”
To learn more about Feeding America Southwest Virginia and other ways you can get involved for Hunger Action Month in Southwest Virginia please visit www.faswva.org. You can also join the conversation by posting photos or stories to social media with #HungerActionMonth.
To make a contribution to Feeding America Southwest Virginia, visit www.faswva.org/donate.
