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  • Tinker Mountain Summer Residential Writing Retreat

    Summer Residential Workshops

    Hollins University Campus 7916 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA, United States

    Spend an inspirational week at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the beautiful campus of Hollins University. Join us in one of our intimate and inspiring manuscript or write now workshops in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, or multigenre. Or our tutorial option, which allows you to work with your faculty mentor in one-on-one sessions […]

    Website: https://www.hollins.edu/academics/continuing-education-camps/tinker-mountain-writing-workshops/tmww-summer-residential-workshops/
    $795
  • Women Working with Clay Symposium Logo

    Women Working with Clay 2026

    Hollins University Campus 7916 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA, United States

    Women Working with Clay Symposium is about women who work with clay to create pottery, art vessels, and sculpture, and whatever point of view may come with that distinction. The symposium explores the connections of the long history of women in cultures all over the world as vessel makers, artists, and artisans.

  • Overnight Sensations

    Overnight Sensations

    Mill Mountain Theatre 1 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA, United States

    It’s the 20th anniversary of Overnight Sensations! Since 2006, the Playwright’s Lab at Hollins University has partnered with Mill Mountain Theatre to present a micro-brewed theatre festival. On Friday night, playwrights are randomly paired with directors, who then randomly draw from a hat a variety of writing prompts and a pre-selected cast of local actors. […]

    Free
  • KidLit @ Hollins - Children's Literature Symposium logo

    3rd Biennial Children’s Literature Symposium

    Hollins University Campus 7916 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA, United States

    The Pleasures and Problems of Pooh The 3rd Biennial Children’s Literature Symposium On Zoom Friday–Sunday, July 10–12, 2026 Conference Details This year’s hundredth anniversary of A. A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh, published in 1926, provides a springboard for reflection on the role of classic children’s literature. “Here–we–are…all–of–us, and then, suddenly, we wake up one morning and, what […]

  • A pre-college summer program for young women with interests in STEM, creative writing and riding!

    Hollinsummer 2026

    Hollins University Campus 7916 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA, United States

    Looking for an adventure this summer? Join us for Hollinsummer, a pre-college summer program for young women with interests in everything from creative writing to riding and more!

    Website: https://www.hollins.edu/hollinsummer
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    Summer Scholars 2026

    Hollins University Campus 7916 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA, United States

    This immersive, two-week liberal arts program allows young women to experience life as a college student. Sponsored by a grant from The Teagle Foundation, the program is provided at no cost to participants and gives them an opportunity to study and build connections with students and professors who are invested in their growth.

    Website: https://www.hollins.edu/academics/pre-college-experiences-camps/summer-scholars/
    Free
  • Hollins Playwright's Lab Summer New Works

    Hollins Playwrights Festival of New Works

    Mill Mountain Theatre 1 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA, United States

    Each summer at the end of July, we present a three-day event showcasing workshop productions and readings of student work from the Playwright’s Lab. These performances are at Mill Mountain Theatre’s Waldron Stage for the general public and guest professional. On Sunday at 4 pm (EST) there will be a panel discussion when our guest […]

    Free

  • New Student Orientation

    Hollins University Campus 7916 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA, United States

    Throughout Orientation, you will engage in experiences designed to help you navigate campus life, build lasting friendships, and develop the confidence to thrive academically and socially. You will meet faculty, staff, and student leaders who are dedicated to your success, and you’ll begin forming relationships that will support you throughout your time at Hollins.

  • Opening Convocation in duPont Chapel

    Opening Convocation

    duPont Chapel 7980 E Campus Dr, Roanoke,, VA, United States

    Hollins officially launches the 2026-27 academic year with Opening Convocation on Tuesday, September 1 in duPont Chapel. We will welcome new students into the campus community and seniors will process in their robes for the first time. Immediately following Opening Convocation, seniors will participate in the annual tradition of taking their first official steps onto […]

  • One student showing their friend a picture on their smartphone walking on Hollins campus

    Fall Classes Begin

    Hollins University Campus 7916 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA, United States

  • Family Weekend

    Family Weekend 2026

    Hollins University Campus 7916 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA, United States

    Parents and family members are invited to join our Hollins students for a weekend filled with organized activities running from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning! We hope to have you join us! Schedule coming soon.

    Free