Hollins offers HOPE for more potential students Gene Marrano August 6, 2024 1 min read Hollins University is expanding its HOPE Scholars program that was launched 4 years ago beyond the Roanoke Valley, as it looks to becoming the nation’s leading liberal arts college for women. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: GO Fest adds second site at Explore ParkNext: Baseball Cards at the Edge of War highlighted by Roanoke author Related Stories 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 2 min read Teen sentenced following firearm incident at Franklin County High School Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 1 min read Virginia military wife calls on House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass bill to pay service members Clark Palmer October 9, 2025