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 United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026