In the Loop: Spring 2018
“Show, don’t tell.” A tribute to Amanda Cockrell ’69, M.A. ’88, who is retiring at the end of this academic year. By Sarah Jackson M.A. ’14 This is possibly the most frequently repeated advice given in creative writing classrooms. Telling readers what is
Focus on Philanthropy
Day of Giving passes goal Class of 1992 logged highest participation On March 8, International Women’s Day, 671 alumnae/i, students, faculty, staff, friends, parents, and spouses went online to support Hollins, surpassing the goal of 642, the average number of days a
Alumnae Profiles – Spring 2018
Master of reinvention In her line of work, Karen Barnes ’90 enjoys “creative collisions.” Early in her career, Karen Barnes worked as a reporter, covering a nearby, sprawling county for The Roanoke Times. One day, she found herself racing to the scene of
Editor’s Note: Spring 2018 Issue
Much of this issue celebrates the inauguration of Hollins’ 12th president, Pareena G. Lawrence, who was inducted into the roster of university leaders on February 24 (“Today. Tomorrow. Together.”). Those who couldn’t be on campus can enjoy the day through
Books by Hollins Authors: Spring 2018
Don’t You Ever: My Mother and the Son She Kept from Me Mary Carter Bishop M.A. 1989 Harper, 2018 Betwixt-and-Between: Essays on the Writing Life Jenny Boully 1998, M.A. 1999 Coffee House Press, 2018 The Cadaver King and the Country Dentist (with Radley Balko) William Tucker Carrington
“We must think boldly and move bold thinking into action”
President Pareena Lawrence explains why Hollins’ newly launched strategic planning process is crucial to the university’s future success. By President Pareena G. Lawrence As many of you know, higher education is at a crossroads. From changing demographics and the rise in outcomes-related