National College in Salem to get new name Timothy Martin February 21, 2013 1 minute read The National College in Salem is getting a new name. National College was established back in 1886. On March 4th, the campus in Salem will become American National University. WFIR’s Timothy Martin has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: Civil War music this weekend in Roanoke CountyNext: Why attempts to hire a hit man usually end up with an undercover cop instead Related Stories 1 minute read Harrison Museum in soft opening mode, Taubman’s big NYE bash and still time to check out Deck the Doors at History Museum Gene Marrano December 24, 2025 0 1 minute read Salem RidgeYaks GM is a Hall of Famer Gene Marrano December 24, 2025 0 1 minute read Rescue Mission of Roanoke gets ready for Christmas feast Gene Marrano December 24, 2025 0