Hollins U. Middle East expert on Syria, the Kurds and the death of ISIS leader Gene Marrano October 30, 2019 1 minute read The chair of the political science department at Hollins University has studied the Middle East for many years. Now former Reagan White House staffer Ed Lynch offers his take on the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Bowers introduces “Virginia Plan” to move city elections to NovemberNext: Vegas, baby! Roanoke airfares are not always more expensive Related Stories Democratic lawmakers say they are in agreement on a new 10-1 political map for Virginia Clark Palmer February 5, 2026 0 Your guide to all-day Super Bowl 60 radio coverage in Roanoke Ian Price February 5, 2026 0 February is Youth Mental Health Awareness Month Gene Marrano February 5, 2026 0
