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== Facilitating university-industry collaboration ==
Hollins is located in the city of Roanoke that is a rising hub for a lot of startups and new ventures in the region. Hollins University collaborates with Virginia Tech's Apex Center to facilitate collaborations with small businesses and non-profits in the Blacksburg region as well. To further help qualified students pursue advanced degrees and meaningful careers in high-demand fields, Hollins University has finalized admission agreements with Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences at Mary Baldwin University (MDCHS) and the Virginia Tech College of Engineering.Moreover, Hollins has a strong presence in the Roanoke community through a lot of leadership and community service oriented services. The [https://www.hollins.edu/academics/beyond-the-classroom/january-term/ January Term] at Hollins further fosters such collaborations by placing students to be able to engage in experiential learning opportunities.
== Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts ==
Applied Entrepreneurship and other joint courses taught by Hollins faculty and the principals of prehype, an entrepreneurial and innovative firm with offices in New York, London, Copenhagen, and Rio de Janeiro. Among a variety of opportunities, students gain hands-on experience at prehype’s New York office as part of a January Short Term internship. Work with the Roanoke Valley’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, including: The Advancement Foundation, Valleys Innovation Council, Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce, RAMP (Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program), Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council, and Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center
