2017 Presidential Media Gallery

President Hemphill congratulates each student during the 2017 winter commencement ceremonies.

President Hemphill looks on as each graduate student is recognized during the hooding ceremony.

Radford University honored the memory of Mary Ann Jennings Hovis ’65 in a ceremony dedicating its executive boardroom in her name.

President Hemphill and Dr. Marisela Rosas Hemphill welcome guests to their home for a Holiday Reception.

President Hemphill commemorates the reopening of the Radford University Clinical Simulation Center (CSC) at the Roanoke Higher Education Center (RHEC) in Roanoke.

President Hemphil joined Radford University students, faculty, staff and community members to honor the nation’s veterans.

The Class of 1967 and all previous Golden Reunion classes attended a special dinner with President Hemphill to celebrate their time at Radford.

President Hemphill and his family joined alumni and families attending the Alumni Village on Moffett Lawn.

Owners and their dogs take part in the annual favorite, Highlander Family Dog Show, on Bonnie Plaza where President Hemphill served as a judge.

President Hemphill talks with parents at the Conversation with the President reception in the Joseph P. Scartelli Atrium in Covington Hall.

Alumni join President Hemphill at the Alumni Leadership Business Lunch and Awards Ceremony in Kyle Hall.

President Brian O. Hemphill addressed a large crowd of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends to deliver his inaugural State of the University Address.

In his inaugural State of the University address to the university family, President Hemphill reflected on a successful 2016-17 academic year and looked toward the future.

President Hemphill and legislators attended the New River Rail 2020 reception in Kyle Hall.

President Hemphill and the Board of Visitors joined students for lunch in Dalton Hall.

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

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

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

President Hemphill and his family welcomed new Highlanders to the President's home for the new student picnic.

Gov. Terry McAuliffe joined BOV members, President Hemphill, administrators, and strategic partners to introduce IMPACT to more than 550 guests during its launch event.

President Hemphill greeted members of the Radford Family involved in more than 250 clubs and organizations on campus during Club Fair.

President Hemphill addresses the audiences during his annual series of forums for students and staff.

President Hemphill addressed the newest class of Highlanders during the new student convocation held in front of McConnell Library.

President Hemphill welcomed the university faculty back to campus during the fall faculty convocation.

President Hemphill hosted a presidential open forum for classified staff and AP faculty to come and share their ideas, experiences and vision for the future of Radford University.

President Hemphill reflects on a busy summer and looks ahead to the academic year in his latest video message.

More than 100 regional business leaders joined President Brian O. Hemphill and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill at the Gov. Tyler House for a business leaders reception.

President Hemphill welcomes families and students to Quest, the university's new student orientation program.

President Hemphill greets the nearly 800-strong contingent of Boys State participants.

President Hemphill chatted with attendees enjoying the 2017 staff picnic.

Frank M. Beamer, M.S. '72, served as the keynote speaker for the 2017 spring commencement ceremonies.

President Hemphill congratulates students during the graduate hooding ceremony.

President Hemphill and the BOV present Dr. Jospeh Scartelli with a resolution recognizing his years of service.

Alumna Nancy E. Artis '73 and husband Pat Artis, Ph.D pictured with President Brian O. Hemphill and Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D. after announcing the Artises will contribute $5 million to Radford University to establish the Artis Endowed Scholarship Fund.

Student designers pose for a quick photo with President Hemphill during Earth Day Celebrations. The group displayed an Earth Day inspired dress they created.

View President Hemphill's video message of appreciation to the Radford Family.

President Hemphill delivered the keynote address at the annual Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Banquet at Selu.

Dr. Marisela Rosas Hemphill, First Lady of Radford University, gives the keynote address during the closing ceremonies for the 2017 Women's History Month in the atrium of the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences Building.

The Radford University Police Department (RUPD) was recognized for its commitment to law enforcement excellence by the Virginia Law Enforcement and Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC) in a ceremony hosted by President Hemphill.

President Hemphill spoke with participants at the Ignite Student Leadership Conference. The Ignite Conference has a broad variety of session topics including effective communication skills, teamwork, motivating others, event planning, cultural competence, self-care and more.

President Hemphill addressed the gathering of potential students and families during the Radford University Highlander Day.

President Hemphill and representatives from the Waldron College of Health & Human Services visited the Pulaski Free Clinic.

President Hemphill spoke with Radford students about his experiences as the Dean of Students at Northern Illinois University when a shooting took place on the university campus. The students were a mixture of students from Criminal Justice, Psychology (Graduate) and Media Studies.

Fifty students traveled to the state capital in Richmond, Va. to advocate for Radford University and engage with state representatives. Students were joined by Radford University President Brian O. Hemphill; Board of Visitors members Randy Marcus, Mark Lawrence, Jay Brown and Mary Ann Hovis '65 also attendance.

Radford University President Brian O. Hemphill joins keynote speaker Roland Martin on stage during the Commemorative Program celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.