Seniors prepare for graduation

It’s almost May and that means it’s time for our seniors to graduate! It’s a bittersweet time for those of us who have watched these students grow and mature during their years as a Roanoke student. We have several students who work in the PR office and it’s hard to let them go. Just as they become well trained and productive employees, then they graduate on us! Of course, that’s always been the goal but still we don’t want them to go just yet. Employers, take note. Grab these Roanoke graduates while you still can. You will not be sorry!

Commencement always brings a certain excitement to campus. The commencement speaker is always a big deal and this year Roanoke graduate John McAfee returns to his alma mater as our featured speaker. He will also receive an honorary degree during the ceremony. McAfee’s name will forever be associated with the virus protection company he founded. He was a math major at Roanoke. Wonder if he ever imagined back then where his career would go? He’s worked for some of the world’s biggest technology companies, then founded several companies himself. Looking forward to hearing his commencement address.

You can even watch commencement online at http://www.roanoke.edu/commencementlive/.

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