November 22, 2019

Radford University receives $17.3 million
to produce additional graduates
in response to Amazon HQ2

Campus Highlights

Radford announces recipients of the University’s most prestigious awards for faculty excellence Radford University has announced the five faculty members who won the 2019 Dalton Eminent Scholar Awards. The annual awards provide faculty members opportunities to go above and beyond in their chosen academic fields and for Radford University to recruit and retain the best faculty.

Fun, sun highlight Highlander Family Reunion during Homecoming Weekend Alumni of all ages enjoyed the festive events during 2019 Homecoming Weekend as part of the annual Alumni Village, sponsored by Nationwide Insurance, held on Moffett Lawn.

Late goal gives Radford its seventh Big South Tournament title The Radford women's soccer team defeated No. 4 Gardner-Webb, 2-1, to claim the 2019 Big South Women's Soccer Tournament Title on Sunday afternoon at the Matthews Sportsplex in Matthews, North Carolina.

Campus Events

November 28
Thanksgiving

December 6
Last Day of Classes

December 9-13
Final Exams

December 13
Winter Commencement at Radford University Carilion

College of Graduate Studies and Research Hooding Ceremony

December 14
Winter Commencement 2019

On Campus

Women of Radford ‘shine’ at annual Homecoming luncheon

Highlanders Festival makes triumphant return to campus

Radford family answers the call to help feed children across the community

Hallowheels 2019: RUC students help children with special needs design costumes for Halloween

CHBS alumni awards honor impactful Highlanders

Radford University’s accelerated MBA program is helping undergraduates jumpstart their dreams

Radford University celebrates National Transfer Student Week

English professor’s research methodology published by Oxford University Press

Former lawyer for CIA and Senate Select Committee on Intelligence visits Radford

In The City

December 4
December Business Over Breakfast, 8-9 a.m., Sweet and Savory Donuts and Bagels, 1026a Clement Street, Radford, Virginia

December 7
2019 Annual Awards and Gala,
6-10 p.m., Omni Place Event Center, 7331-B Lee Highway, Fairlawn, Virginia

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Alumni

President and Co-Founder of Virginia Varsity Transfer, Inc. John Lugar '91 was recognized as one of the region’s top entrepreneurs by Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia, Inc.

Alumni Events

February 22
Volunteer Summit: Radford University, Radford, Virginia

Stay Connected with Alumni

Learn how easy it is to be a volunteer at Radford University by attending the Volunteer Summit on February 22, 2020! All alumni and friends are invited. The summit is free and will include lunch and two general admission tickets to the afternoon doubleheader basketball games. Register online at https://connect.radford.edu/volunteer-summit.

News Now

Radford University announces plans for hotel near campus

Radford University joins intercollegiate partnership to expand recovery support programs for students

Radford University, BB&T establish leadership development program

Radford University and Shelor Motor Mile collaborate to expand access to education and jobs in the New River Valley

Radford University is home to one of best online business analytics MBA programs

Political science professor explores pressing global issues on international and national stages

Radford University Alumni Association hosts Roanoke’s Party in Elmwood

Earn a master’s degree in school counseling from Radford University at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center

Sustainability

Radford University earns spot on The Princeton Review’s guide to green colleges for the tenth consecutive year

Responsive. Resilient. Real.

An opportunity to make a difference

Athletics

November 22
Men's Basketball at Bradley, Peoria, Illinois, 7 p.m.

November 26
Women's Basketball vs. Mount St. Mary's (Md.), Radford, 6 p.m.

Men's Basketball at Monmouth, West Long Branch, New Jersey

November 30
Women's Basketball at Morehead State, Morehead, Kentucky, noon

December 4
Men's Basketball vs. James Madison, Radford, 7 p.m.

December 7
Men's Basketball vs. University of North Carolina-Greensboro, Radford, 4 p.m.

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

In The Arts

November 8-December 10
BFA Show: Amber Rogers, all day, Radford University Art Museum on Tyler

November 19-December 5
African Art Class Show, all day, Porterfield Gallery 205

November 21
Jazz Ensemble and Combo, Dayl Burnett, D.M.A., director, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Davis Performance Hall in the Covington Center

December 4
Wind Ensemble, R. Wayne Gallops, Ph.D., conductor, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Davis Performance Hall in the Covington Center

November 19-December 5
African Art Class Show, all day, Porterfield Gallery 205

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

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Radford University receives $17.3 million to produce additional graduates in response to Amazon HQ2

Campus Highlights

Radford University receives $17.3 million
to produce additional graduates
in response to Amazon HQ2