Hollins University

Hollins University

Hollins University was established in 1842 in Roanoke, Virginia. It operates as one of the oldest institutions of higher education for women in the United States, with undergraduate programs for women and coeducational graduate programs. The endowment deploys capital across philanthropic structures and direct holdings. Confirmed positions include the Jean Hélion Collection and works by Carrie Mae Weems held at the Eleanor D. Wilson Museum. Geographic exposure spans the United States with indicated activity in Africa, Asia, and South America. The university also owns its main campus and the Wyndham Robertson Library through Hollins University Corporation. Total assets reached $388 million in 2024. The institution maintains memberships in the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, where President Mary Dana Hinton serves as Chair. In April 2024 the president spoke at the NAICU Annual Meeting on higher education policy. The endowment operates through a dedicated corporate entity that separates philanthropic commitments from academic operations.