The Whitlam Institute, within Western Sydney University, recently announced that Dr. Edward Nik-Khah is a Whitlam Institute Fellow. 

The Virginia Index of Consumer Sentiment is down since a record high in August. Sentiment is below the national February value. Republicans and Democrats remain divided, particularly about the future health of the economy. 

Dr. John V. Spitz and wife, Lela Spitz, leave Roanoke an estate gift to support students in Business Administration and Economics.

Roanoke College's Institute for Policy and Opinion Research has emerged as a national source for how Virginians feel about the economy, home-buying and mortgage rates and has catapulted on the national stage for keeping an impressively accurate finger on the political pulse of Virginia.

The Alumni Mentoring Program gave Roanoke College junior Ted Melnik an "in" with a major company and an introduction to business networking.

Rising incomes and low prices on certain goods are some reasons that consumers are positive about the economy. 

Dr. Michael Enz receives first-place Best in Class award. 

Consumer sentiment remains strong in the Commonwealth despite a projected budget shortfall, according to the results of the latest Virginia Consumer Sentiment and Inflation Expectations Report.

Dr. Alice Kassens will serve on the Joint Advisory Board of Economists, which advises the governor and the secretary of finance on Virginia's economy. 

Tidewater is optimistic with steady sentiment across the state. A brutal winter has turned to spring, bringing renewed economic vigor.