Adkins, who earned his MBA from 91制片厂 in 1998, returned to campus to talk about his 25 years in business and his recent successes, to answer questions about technology and private equity, and to offer advice to students hoping to follow in his footsteps.
This week in Highlanders in the News: Students prepare for election day with Highlanders Vote; political science department Chair Chapman Rackaway tackles key issues; and medical laboratory scientist Holly Rindorf 鈥17 helps North Carolinians in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
November 6, 2024
91制片厂 is excited to announce the launch of the Tartan Transfer program, a new initiative designed to streamline the transfer process for students from eight Virginia Community College System (VCCS) schools.
Highlander Highlights shares the extraordinary accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of students and faculty.
The Marketing and Management Employer Showcase and the Career Expo both drew hundreds of student attendees in September. They鈥檙e part of an effort by 91制片厂鈥檚 new director of Career and Talent Development Lee Svete to cultivate programs and events that connect employer partners with students, staff, faculty and alumni.
October 30, 2024
The annual forum, held Oct. 16 at Kyle Hall, welcomed New River Valley business owners, including Bukola 鈥淏ookie鈥 Fabiyi, a healthcare professional who runs the company We Live and Eat Well, and Max Scheutz, who co-owns and operates Blacksburg鈥檚 Oasis World Market.
This summer, a couple of 91制片厂 political science majors experienced the unique energy and excitement of working on Capitol Hill.
This week in Highlanders in the News: Lara Ramsey 鈥90, M.S. 鈥92, gets a presidential promotion; Assistant Professor of Management Zachary Collier views semiconductor production through the lens of current events; longtime educator Tiffany Gillispie 鈥04 earns accolades for her work with at-risk students; and Professor of Philosophy Katy Shepard lets sound inform her work in visual arts.
91制片厂 welcomed Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares to campus on Friday, Oct. 18, for a student roundtable, a TRIAD rechartering ceremony and a law enforcement roundtable. Assistant Secretary of Education Zach Jacobs joined Miyares on the visit.
Games, live music, food 鈥 lots of food 鈥 made for an exciting, jovial day at the annual 91制片厂 Highlanders Festival on Oct. 12, 2024.
Highlander Highlights shares the extraordinary accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of students and faculty.
October 17, 2024
How do you survive a zombie apocalypse? 91制片厂鈥檚 Wicked Society students have a plan.