Roanoke College has big plans for new Science Center Gene Marrano April 26, 2024 1 minute read Roanoke College – the smallish, liberal arts school based in Salem, looks to become a bigger player in the STEM arena. A groundbreaking last weekend signifies that intention, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: University protests arrive at VT in BlacksburgNext: On the menu: All-you-can-eat pancakes Related Stories Roanoke enters severe drought status with unwelcome future impacts more possible Evan Jones April 15, 2026 United Way cuts ribbon on new home in SW Roanoke County Gene Marrano April 14, 2026 State asks you to hold off outdoor burning until May Evan Jones April 14, 2026