Hollins University Access Academy wraps up pilot program with city schools Gene Marrano May 22, 2019 1 minute read A collaboration that started with Hollins University president Pareena Lawrence and Roanoke City public school superintendent Rita Bishop wraps up with a celebration. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Epic adventure: Motorcylists prepare for 40,000-mile adventure with a causeNext: Cuccinelli tapped for immigration job in Trump administration Related Stories Roanoke’s Harrison Museum of African American Culture Announces New Exhibit: Un/Bound Emma Thomas July 27, 2026 New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026