Hollins University Access Academy wraps up pilot program with city schools Gene Marrano May 22, 2019 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Epic adventure: Motorcylists prepare for 40,000-mile adventure with a causeNext: Cuccinelli tapped for immigration job in Trump administration Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025