New center focuses on economic freedom at Roanoke College Gene Marrano August 31, 2017 1 minute read Roanoke College is opening a new “think tank” for students focused on freedom and individual choice – as it relates to economics. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke radio, TV stations team up for Red Cross Hurricane Harvey relief effortNext: Eight Lewis Gale employees answer the call; now in Texas for two weeks Related Stories U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026