On May 11, 2019, Radford University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts welcomed nearly 140 graduating students to its family of alumni.

The Radford City Fine Arts Show will open on Monday May 23, 2019, with a public reception from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Radford University Art Museum at 214 Tyler Avenue. Admission to the reception is free and light refreshments will be available.

Dr. Jennifer McDonel and her students Bryan Dowd and Lauren Milburn traveled to the United Kingdom at the close of April to present research conducted in Nepal.

On April 27, 2019, Radford University alumna Brittany DeRafelle celebrated a milestone in her career; she opened her own jewelry and metalsmithing gallery in Richmond, Virginia.

Professors Ken Smith and John O’Connor (graphic design) met with students taking graphic design courses at New River Community College in late April to discuss prospective careers in the burgeoning field.

Radford artist and instructor with the Department of Art, Shaun C. Whiteside, was awarded Best in Show at the Academy Center for the Arts' 2019 National Juried Art Exhibition. Kaitlyn Houston, a senior Bachelor of Fine Arts student in the art program, took second place.