May 16, 2019

Radford University celebrates the Class of 2019

Campus Highlights

Board of Visitors hold spring quarterly meeting and freeze tuition for 2019-2020 academic year The Radford University Board of Visitors held its quarterly meeting May 9-10 in the Mary Ann Jennings Hovis Memorial Board Room located in Martin Hall.

RADFORD ATHLETICS GRADUATES 50 STUDENT-ATHLETES AT MAY COMMENCEMENT

Radford Athletics graduates 50 student-athletes Academics plays a major role in how success is measured at Radford. Every member of the Highlander community works hard to see student-athletes progress in the classroom.

'The biggest, most insane goal' That's what Jim Wood M.A. '12 went for when he took his own advice and embraced the opportunities that he was presented.

Campus Events

Quest (Two-Day)
June 10-11, 13-14 and 24-25

July 13-14 and 16-17

Quest (One-Day)
June 18 and June 27

Quest (Transfer)
June 17 and June 20

July 11

On Campus

Sophomores reflect and celebrate at Halfway There Celebration

Psychology honors society celebrates 40 years on campus

Students honored for outstanding library research at annual Winesett Awards ceremony

Process informs communication: Simulated emergency response gives students applied experience

Process informs communication: Simulated emergency response provides students applied experience

Student Spotlight

Nakia Shelton

In The City

May 18
Radford Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1100 East Main Street, Radford

May 22
Fifth Annual Radford Chamber Golf Tournament, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Bisset Park, Radford

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Alumni

Lisa Olds Blaurock '87, entrepreneur and co-founder/president of 5 Strands announced that the 5 Strands Affordable Allergy Test, available in products for adults, children and pets, is now sold through QVC. The test utilizes hair samples for testing food and environmental intolerances, nutritional deficiencies and metals/minerals.

Alumni Events

May 19
Radford Night at Kindred Spirit Brewing, Goochland, Virginia

June 6
2019 National Capital Region Golf Tournament, South Riding, Virginia

June 11
Highlander Family Tour: The Penthouse at Center in the Square, Roanoke, Virginia

Stay Connected with Alumni

The Highlander Family Tour with President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., continues through July. Don’t miss your opportunity to celebrate the Highlander spirit! Join us at any of the next four locations for a special evening with your Radford family. Please visit the Highlander Family Tour page for the full schedule and location of events.

News Now

Economics professor featured in Forbes

Radford University hosts and livestreams popular cybersecurity contest

Secrets to finding a job, and success, fresh out of college

Dispatch simulator allows criminal justice students to gain professional experience

Annual Spring Fever competition showcases the Highlander spirit of giving

Sustainability

Bags to Benches program produces its first campus bench

Responsive. Resilient. Real.

Morgan Johnson

Athletics

May 16
Baseball vs. High Point, 6 p.m., Radford

May 17
Baseball vs. High Point, 7 p.m., Radford

May 18
Baseball vs. High Point, 2 p.m., Radford

May 22-26
Baseball at the Big South Championship, Fayetteville, North Carolina

For the full Radford Athletics calendar, visit the events page.

In The Arts

May 23
Opening Reception for Radford City Fine Arts Show, 5 to 7 p.m., Radford University Art Museum on Tyler

For the full College of Visual and Performing Arts events calendar, visit the events page.

Give to Radford

Meet the Challenge! The Class of 2019 has already contributed more than $6,000 to Radford University, and the senior gifts are still rolling in! Now, they are challenging our alumni and supporters to match their giving! Make your gift to help meet the challenge before Radford’s fiscal year ends on June 30.

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