Private university in eastern
Roanoke County,
Virginia. All-
female in the
undergraduate college, but
co-ed in the
graduate school. Formerly known as
Hollins College until a name change in
1996 to promote the grad school.
Academically, popular majors include art (both studio art and art history) and theater. Nationally renowned for its equestrian program. Other sports compete in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (NCAA Division III).