National College in Salem to get new name Timothy Martin February 21, 2013 1 minute read The National College in Salem is getting a new name. National College was established back in 1886. On March 4th, the campus in Salem will become American National University. WFIR’s Timothy Martin has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: Civil War music this weekend in Roanoke CountyNext: Why attempts to hire a hit man usually end up with an undercover cop instead Related Stories Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026