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For decades, Sandel has been a champion for expanding access to higher learning and building regional partnerships to support student success.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Bobby has long held Roanoke College in his heart,&#8221; said Roanoke College President Frank Shushok Jr. &#8220;Time and time again, he has demonstrated a deep commitment to our institutions&#8217; mutual success and, more importantly, the success of all students.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m just thrilled that today he is officially a Maroon.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Roanoke College Board of Trustees conferred the Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa. 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