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 Governor defends existing Google data center deals amid Roanoke-area protests Ian Price April 30, 2026 Pediatric ABA Program for young children with autism arrives in Roanoke later this year Gene Marrano April 30, 2026 VA Drivers Raise $115,000 for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Emma Thomas April 30, 2026