March 14, 2010
Neckwear Ties Presidents to Universities
Roanoke College
Michael C. Maxey, of Roanoke College, on a “bow-tie hike” with students.
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Roanoke College
Michael C. Maxey, of Roanoke College, on a “bow-tie hike” with students.
Sometimes dismissed as nerdy or anachronistic, college presidents' bow ties are anything but. They have starred in a popular YouTube video, inspired T-shirts and a gift for graduates, and even flown into space.
Not bad for a piece of neckwear.
Choosing a bow tie isn't a deliberate marketing ploy for most college presidents, but their signature fashion accessory often proves to be a potent symbol for themselves and their universities. Michael C. Maxey, president of Roanoke
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