2018 Presidential Media Gallery

Almost 600 students and their families joined the Radford family to celebrate academic success at Radford University’s 2018 Winter Commencement ceremonies.

At the College of Graduate Studies and Research's Commencement and Hooding Ceremony, 60 graduates wore for the first time the academic regalia signifying advanced academic achievement.

The Radford University Board of Visitors held its quarterly meeting Dec. 6-7 in the University’s Mary Ann Jennings Hovis Memorial Board Room.

President Brian O. Hemphill, First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill and their family hosted a holiday reception at the Tyler House for members of the Radford University community.

President Brian O. Hemphill and Radford University First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill hosted a holiday reception for the Radford campus community.

President Brian O. Hemphill hosted a faculty forum for the Waldron College of Health Sciences regarding the ongoing planning and related work to merge Jefferson College of Health Sciences into the Radford University family of colleges and departments.

Radford University and Emory & Henry College leaders joined together to sign cooperative agreements establishing three new accelerated graduate programs.

President Brian O. Hemphill and guests from across Southwest Virginia participated in the Substance Use Disorders in SWVA: Establishing Connections and Networks conference held at Radford University.

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. and Radford University First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D. welcomed the Class of 1968 to Radford University during Homecoming Reunion and Family Weekend to celebrate their Golden Reunion.

The winner of this year’s Greek Life Challenge, which supports fraternity and sorority life programming and scholarships, was Phi Kappa Sigma.

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. and Radford University First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D. welcomed more than 1,000 alumni, friends and families of current students to Radford University's 2018 Homecoming for fun and festive events.

During the State of the University address to the Radford University community, President Brian O. Hemphill discussed the milestones, innovations, planning and strategic efforts of the university and the community.

President Hemphill, First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, their family and the Radford University community exemplified the Highlander spirit through community service and civic engagement during the annual Radford Gives Back event as they collected thousands of canned food items for underserved schoolchildren.

Radford University announced a landmark $8 million gift from Sandra C. Davis and William C. Davis as part of a campus-wide momentous event.

President Hemphill, Dr. Marisela Rosas Hemphill, First Lady of Radford University, and family welcome retired faculty to their home for a reception.

President Hemphill, Dr. Marisela Rosas Hemphill and family invited Radford students to an afternoon cookout at the president’s home.

President Hemphill and Dr. Marisela Rosas Hemphill welcomed guests to their home for the 2018 Business Leaders Reception.

President Hemphill, Dr. Marisela Rosas Hemphill and their family welcomed the Class of 2022 to Radford University during the annual New Student Convocation.

President Hemphill commemorated the beginning of the 2018-19 academic year on Aug. 23 by welcoming faculty and staff at the 2018 Fall Convocation.

President Hemphill and Dr. Marisela Rosas Hemphill welcome guests to their home for the 2018 New Faculty Reception.

President Brian O. Hemphill spoke with the Crisis Intervention and Trauma Counseling Class in Kyle Hall.

President Hemphill welcomed new students and families to Quest, new student orientation.

President Hemphill addressed nearly 125 members of the Jefferson College faculty, staff and administration to a town hall-style meeting.

President Hemphill met with more than 50 Radford University staff and faculty to review the progress of the impending merger between Radford and Jefferson College.

Senator Kaine, President Hemphill and the platform party prepare for the 2018 Spring Commencement ceremony.

Radford University conferred degrees on nearly 1,900 undergraduate and graduate students at its 2018 spring commencement ceremonies May 4-5.

More than 250 graduate students were hooded in a special ceremony inside of the Dedmon Center.

The Board of Visitors held its quarterly meeting May 4, 2018.

Between committee meetings Board of Visitors members had a chance to talk one-on-one with students about research projects they have been involved with throughout the year.

The inaugural Spring Fever Bash celebration, held Wednesday, April 18 on Heth Lawn, featured games, drawings, free cookies, ice cream, lemonade, T-shirts, and – in the spirit of giving – a station where students, faculty, and staff could make their donations.

The second annual Unity Fest brings the campus and surrounding communities together to celebrate the university's tradition of diversity and inclusion.

Radford University welcomed more 150 of its most generous supporters – alumni, friends, faculty and staff – to the “Celebration of Giving” stewardship event

The Partners in Excellence luncheon, held in Kyle Hall, gives scholarship beneficiaries and benefactors the unique opportunity to meet one another.

President Hemphill welcomes attendees to the VAE annual meeting where leading economists and economics educators from around the Commonwealth gave presentations and participated in panel discussions.

President Hemphill joins Pat and Nancy Artis '73 and Dean Low for the unveiling of a portrait of Janice Eisenhart '70, sister of Mrs. Artis.

President Hemphill and his wife, Marisela Rosas Hemphill, at Radford's NCAA Tournament game against Villanova.

President Hemphill announces the dedication and naming of the Vinod Chachra IMPACT lab at a special ceremony.

President Hemphill attended Radford University's Chinese New Year celebration with students and faculty.

President Hemphill, Radford University students and administrators traveled to Richmond to take part in the annual Advocacy Day activities.

Officials from Carilion Clinic, Jefferson College of Health Sciences and Radford University announced they intend to merge JCHS into the Radford University family of colleges and departments.