In 1951, Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman, sought treatment for cervical cancer at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Without her knowledge or consent, doctors took cells from her tumor, which led to the creation of the first immortal human cell line, known as HeLa cells. These cells have since become a cornerstone of medical research, contributing…
Mayor Renee Turk graduated from Roanoke College in 1977 after spending her first two years at Virginia Western Community College. As a commuter, she graduated with a degree in business, education, and economics. Turk was a cheerleader, a caterer for events, and a member of Chi-O. She lauded Roanoke College for being “an excellent school…
Earlier last month, on September 12th, a group of Alumni sent a letter to Roanoke College President Frank Shushok expressing concern over the apparent lack of transparency and information surrounding the environmental testing on campus. The college issued a statement late last term addressing an Air Mail article that had been published about Roanoke College…