List of Hollins University people

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The following is a list of individuals associated with Hollins University through attending as a student, or serving as a member of the faculty or staff.

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Notable alumni

Activism

Arts

Authors

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Government and Public Service

Higher Education

Journalism

Law

Media and entertainment

Pulitzer Prize Winners

Science and Medicine

Sports

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Women Who Are Going Places" (PDF). Hollins University. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  2. Amy Friedenberger (January 18, 2016). "Jane Stuart Smith traded opera career for God's work: The Roanoke native found a new purpose in life at the height of her singing career". The Roanoke Times .
  3. "Authors Archive"