Hollins poly-sci professor weighs in on Vietnam as new documentary airs Gene Marrano September 21, 2017 1 minute read The political science chairman at Hollins University calls it “one of the great tragedies of the 20th Century.” Now a Ken Burns documentary – “The Vietnam War” has placed it back in the spotlight. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Former BB&T executive sentenced for stealing cash from bank vaultsNext: VT Prof: U.S. options are limited with North Korea — and not all that promising Related Stories U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026