Roanoke Higher Education Center celebrates 25 years Gene Marrano August 13, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Higher Education Center FB photos A decade of efforts to establish a hub for training and higher education led to the Roanoke Higher Education Center opening its doors to students in August 2000. 25 years later they’re getting ready to celebrate, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Arts Connect Neighbors catalog, “Good Trouble” at Salem Museum and live music at the GrandinNext: Social Security celebrates 90 years locally with event at LOA office today Related Stories 1 min read Iconic American art debuts at the Taubman Museum, Mill Mountain’s 2026 season, RBT’s Dracula at Jefferson Center Gene Marrano October 22, 2025 1 min read Two polls show tightening races for statewide positions Gene Marrano October 21, 2025 1 min read Federal shutdown could mean delay for SNAP benefits in November Gene Marrano October 21, 2025