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New Robotics and Mechatronics Degree Debuts at Randolph College

6 days ago | virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood

Lynchburg's Randolph College has introduced a groundbreaking four-year engineering degree in robotics and mechatronics, blending traditional engineering disciplines with cutting-edge technology. The program, which launched last fall, features new engineering courses and a state-of-the-art robotics laboratory. "Students can create anything their imagination serves them," says Peter Sheldon, physics and engineering professor at Randolph.
Celeste Farms Takes Farm-to-Table to a New Level

1 week ago | virginialiving.com | Hope Cartwright

Ian Newell wanted to create something meaningful, something people needed-like oxygen, water, or food. The first two, he reasoned, were already handled by nature and the utilities department. That left food. The 38-year-old founder and owner of Goatacado, a fast-casual, health-focused eatery in Richmond's Fan district, dreamed of a place where people could get to know their food intimately, from seed to plate. "There's something inherently important about being in touch with food," Newell says.
Gordonsville is a Virginia Must-Visit Town in 2025

1 week ago | virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood

Plan an unbeatable itinerary by starting early with coffee and a croissant at Jackson & Co., then explore Raindrops in Virginia for handcrafted treasures and Weaver Street Shops for Native American jewelry and vintage quilts. Stop by Verdent, Monica Garrett's interior design storefront for epic home inspiration.
Meet the Future of Biomedical Innovation at Virginia Tech

1 week ago | virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood

Move over, Shark Tank. At Virginia Tech's Health Sciences and Technology campus in Roanoke, graduate students are diving into something even more challenging: turning complex medical discoveries into life-saving devices and products. In a high-stakes competition that mimics the popular TV show, 21 first-year students in the Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program recently pitched their mock biotech start-ups to a panel of expert judges. The prize?
Lynchburg Offers Luxury Lodging in an Old Shoe Factory

2 weeks ago | virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood

The Craddock Terry Hotel stands as a testament to Lynchburg's industrial heritage, ingeniously transformed from what was once the Craddock Terry Shoe Co.-the fifth-largest shoe manufacturer in the world during its heyday. This boutique hotel masterfully preserves its manufacturing roots with thoughtful design touches throughout its 44 distinctive guest rooms. Shoeboxes deliver morning breakfast, shoe-shaped door hangers request service, and vintage factory equipment decorates common areas.
The Most Loved Mayo Brands, According to Virginia Chefs

2 weeks ago | virginialiving.com | Stephanie Ganz

Of all the condiments in the door of your fridge, there is perhaps none as polarizing as mayonnaise. The sandwich spread evokes either devoted love or vehement repulsion, depending on whom you ask. Even among mayo lovers, there's the issue of which brand is best, a debate that hinges on regional fealty, culinary posturing, and of course, the most nebulous factor of all-taste. I wasn't the least bit surprised when the dozen Virginia chefs I spoke to named Duke's as their mayonnaise of choice.
Summer Safety For Your Pets

2 weeks ago | virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood

Sizzling sidewalks. Scorching cars. Sweltering backyards. Summer's heat threatens our four-legged friends in sneaky ways. Never-not even for "just a minute"-leave pets in parked cars. That quick errand could cost a life as temperatures skyrocket inside vehicles. Those midday walks? Save them for cooler days. Exercise your pets during dawn or dusk hours when temperatures dip. And test the pavement with your palm-if it's too hot for your hand, it's too hot for paws.
The Ultimate Guide to Cycling Virginia's Northern Neck

2 weeks ago | virginialiving.com | Eric Wallace

I've chased adventure by kayak down the Mississippi and skied pristine slopes near and far, but nothing rivals the intimate freedom of a well-planned bike journey. There's an intoxicating simplicity in compressing your world into compact panniers and surrendering to the rhythm of the road-no deadlines, no obligations, just the hypnotic spin of wheels against asphalt and the quiet anticipation of what lies beyond the next bend.
Historic Riding Program Evolves Into Learning Tool

2 weeks ago | virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood

Since 1939, horses have been woven into the fabric of Congressional School, a legacy that began with the founding family's passion for equestrian life. The Devers' love of horses not only shaped the school's identity-inspiring the "Colts" team name and horse mascot-but established a tradition that continues to innovate today. During the warmer months, Congressional's on-campus herd becomes an integral part of daily school life.
Ma Cong's Artistic Revolution at the Richmond Ballet

3 weeks ago | virginialiving.com | Hope Cartwright

Anticipation hums through the air as the audiences settle into Richmond's Leslie Cheek Theater at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), double-checking silenced phones and shifting for the best view of the eminent stage, framed by colossal red curtains. The feeling is unmistakable-a quiet, buzzy awe, knowing something extraordinary is about to unfold.