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Roanoke Graduates Land Jobs as Entry-Level Openings Dip

5/3/2026

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Roanoke College’s Class of 2026 will hold commencement on May 2, 2026 at 10 a.m. in Salem, Virginia.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics recorded a 4.3 percent unemployment rate in March 2026.
ZipRecruiter reported entry-level openings fell to 38.6 percent in March, down from 44 percent in 2023.
Senior Heather Lowery secured a technical role with a Richmond ballet company after a nationwide search.
Graduate Gage Lapsley obtained a job in South Carolina via a personal connection.

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Roanoke College’s Class of 2026 will hold commencement on May 2, 2026 at 10 a.m. in Salem, Virginia.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics recorded a 4.3 percent unemployment rate in March 2026.
ZipRecruiter reported entry-level openings fell to 38.6 percent in March, down from 44 percent in 2023.
Senior Heather Lowery secured a technical role with a Richmond ballet company after a nationwide search.
Graduate Gage Lapsley obtained a job in South Carolina via a personal connection.