Ethan Stevenson '24 and John S. Shannon Professor of Economics Alice Kassens

Ethan is pursuing majors in both economics and political science at Roanoke. Every year, he participates in the ECON Lab, an initiative of Roanoke College’s Center for Economic Freedom that is helmed by center director Dr. Kassens. 

“Through the Econ Lab, Dr. Kassens has supported my research on a variety of topics from the stock market to board games. In her classes, I learned valuable skills that I have used in my internship at Self-Help Credit Union to analyze loans. She has brought speakers to campus and run the econ book club that exposed me to countless theories and perspectives. Wherever I end up after Roanoke, I know that I will have the analytical and professional skills to succeed because of Dr. Kassens.” 

“I have had the honor and pleasure of working with Ethan in a variety of settings over the years, including a group research lab (The ECON LAB @RC), independent research, economics courses and our undergraduate economics reading group. Watching and helping him develop as a scholar from his first year to going into his final year at the College has been an awesome journey to be a part of. Helping students like Ethan find and thrive on their path through and beyond college is one of my great joys and why I have worked at Roanoke College for almost two decades. The ability to truly help students become their best selves is one of the things that makes Roanoke College a special place.”