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Dr. Sebastian Berger was recognized by the Association for Social Economics
"Winning the Helen Potter Award confirms what everyone acquainted with Dr. Berger already knows: he is an excellent scholar who cares about the big issues facing humanity," Dr. Edward Nik-Khah, assistant professor of economics, said.
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.
