Featured Stories
The continuing adventures of Joe Boucher
What’s next for the Emmy Award-winning producer?
Prescription for the economy: Roanoke students-turned-economists put knowledge to the test
Students in the Fed Challenge have a mere 20 minutes to present a well-researched summary of the current economic situation. They also propose actions that the Federal Reserve Bank should take to help improve the economy.
Kassens wins fellowship for research on depression and the job market
Dr. Alice Kassens received the Maurice L. Mednick Memorial Fellowship to help fund her ongoing research this summer and next spring on the effect of clinical depression in the labor market.
Passions defined: Roanoke student embraces college life
With a knack for business studies, Internet communications and intramural flag football, Emily Crew found interests that she never knew existed when she came to Roanoke College.
Young alum lands position at well-known ad agency
This Maroon alumna has joined The Martin Agency, named U.S. Agency of the Year in 2009 by Adweek.
Roanoke student interns at prestigious financial firm
Sarmadi does a lot more than fetch coffee for financial brokers, including Roanoke alum Brandon Reynolds ’00. He has been able to research liquidations and help create portfolios for clients while also attending and participating in conferences and meetings during his summer internship in Atlanta, Ga.
Student & Professor Focus
On March 12th and 13th, Roanoke College seniors Samantha Sterba ‘09 and Virginia Hopkins ‘09 accompanied Dr. Alice L. Kassens to the 2009 Virginia Association of Economists (VAE) 36th Annual Meeting. This trip really began, however, during the fall semester of 2008.
Thriving on competition
On the basketball court at Roanoke College, Morris Cregger ’64 earned a reputation as a fierce competitor. That spirit is the driving force behind Cregger’s success in business today.
Ambassador Robinson keeps doing it all
Robinson has had a lot of callings. The Eagle Scout and economics major served in the U.S. Army and the administrations of Presidents Dwight Eisenhower and Ronald Reagan. As special advisor to Secretary of State George Schultz, he was named “Ambassador” in 1983. Now he is launching a new career, planning a book, and heading up a national organization.
Faculty project allows students to volunteer in the community
“The two main objectives of the project are team work and communication,” Gibbs said. “It offers active learning and professional skills that are assets to graduates.”
Spanish and Business Major Studies Abroad
“Peru is one of the better places to study abroad. There are not a lot of Americans [there] and so many natural wonders to see,” says Beck.
Students Learn How to Start a Business
Course involves case studies, an advanced business simulation, workshops, labs, readings of top-tier articles and lectures on strategy.
Not Your Ordinary Accounting Class
Sharon Gibbs chose to work first so she could teach students about real-world work environments.
Students Develop New Products
Each team was required to create a comprehensive business plan to include manufacturing, marketing and financial strategies for their products
Business Professor Trains for Olympic Time Trials
“The happiest I’ve ever been was the first time I broke three hours for a marathon.” says Kassens.
Student Class Invests $500,000 in Stock Market
Many colleges and universities have something similar in the form of a “mock” portfolio, but Roanoke College is unique in that they are using real money.
