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President Hemphill at convocation Men's Soccer Marjie Blassey
Convocation ceremonies launch new academic year at Radford Radford ranked 20th in NSCAA coaches' poll; highest in program history "Radford University holds a special place in my heart." Marjie Blassey '86

Campus Events

Sept. 2 Club Fair
3:30 -5:30 p.m., Moffett Lawn
 
Sept. 5 Labor Day
Classes in Session
 
Sept. 6 Presidential open forum for faculty
3:30 p.m., Bondurant auditorium
 
Sept. 6 Presidential open forum for students
5:30 p.m., Bondurant auditorium
 
Sept. 7 Presidential open forum for faculty
8:30 a.m., Hurlburt auditorium
 
Sept. 7 Presidential open forum for students
10:30 a.m., Hurlburt auditorium
 
Sept. 7 Business and IT Internship and Career Fair
11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 340 Kyle Hall
 
Sept. 7 Shredathon
11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Hurlburt Plaza
 

On Campus

SGA BanquetSGA banquet kicks off the 2016 academic year
Student Government Association members gathered on Aug. 24 for their annual SGA banquet. Read more
 

Global education conferenceGlobal Education Conference comes to Radford
The College of Education and Human Development hosted teachers from Radford to Russia for the Global Education Conference 2016. Read more
 

New Starbucks at CHBSImproved Starbucks opens at Radford University
The Starbucks at Radford University has moved inside the new College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences building. Read more
 

Makers workspaceMeet the Makers: Radford University's new MakerSpaces
Radford University has a variety of spaces that allow for various disciplines to devise solutions to problems or invent fun and useful things. Read more
 

Sustainability

Radford SustainABILITYService and Sustainability Week
Radford University Service and Sustainability Week is Sept. 5-11. Events include sustainability-themed movies and documentaries, a blood drive and a campus plant-a-thon. Read more
 

In Athletics

Sept. 2
Men's and Women's Cross Country at Hokie Invite, TBA
Volleyball vs. Tennessee Tech (at Birmingham, Ala.), 11 a.m.
Volleyball vs. UAB (at Birmingham, Ala.), 7 p.m.

Sept. 3
Volleyball vs. Southeast Missouri State (at Birmingham, Ala.), 2 p.m.
Men's Soccer vs. Davidson, 7 p.m.
Volleyball vs. Samford (at Birmingham, Ala.), 8 p.m.

Sept. 4
Women's Soccer vs. USC Upstate, 2 p.m.

Sept. 9
Women's Tennis at Elon Invitational, All day
Men's Soccer at VCU, 7 p.m.
Volleyball vs. North Carolina A&T (at Greensboro, N.C.), 7 p.m.

Sept. 10
Women's Tennis at Elon Invitational, All day
Volleyball vs. Hampton (at Greensboro, N.C.), 11 a.m.
Volleyball vs. UNC Greensboro (at Greensboro, N.C.), 7 p.m.

Sept. 11
Men's and Women's Golf at Golfweek Program Challenge (Pawleys Island, S.C.), all day
Women's Tennis at Elon Invitational, All day
Men's Soccer at Old Dominion, 2 p.m.
Women's Soccer at Chattanooga, 2 p.m.

Sept. 12
Men's and Women's Golf at Golfweek Program Challenge (Pawleys Island, S.C.), all day

Sept. 13
Men's and Women's Golf at Golfweek Program Challenge (Pawleys Island, S.C.), all day

For more Highlander highlights, visit RU Athletics.
 

The Arts at Radford University

Coming up in The Arts:

Sept. 8 – National Poster Retrospecticus Talk and Opening Reception, 4 - 9 p.m., Radford University Art Museum at the Covington Center

Sept. 8 through Oct. 7 – National Poster Retrospecticus, all-day, Radford University Art Museum at the Covington Center

Sept. 13 – Art Faculty Show Opening, 5 p.m., Radford University Art Museum Gallery Downtown

Sept. 13 through Oct. 8 – Art Faculty Show, all-day, Radford University Art Museum Gallery Downtown

Sept. 15 – Guest Artist Recital – Ryan Book, Guitar, 7:30 p.m., Performance Hall in the Covington Center
 

The News Now

Renew the NewRadford University participates in Renew the New River volunteer effort
Radford University Outdoor Programs partnered with local communities to clean up the New River on Aug. 27. Read more
 

NRV 2020NRV Leaders look to passenger rail service to enhance NRV quality of life
To present a united appeal, more than 70 leaders of municipalities and community organizations representing the citizens of the New River Valley convened for the New River Rail 2020 Legislative Reception. Read more
 

Steve BeachBeach selected as COBE's associate dean
The College of Business and Economics has named Finance Professor Steve Beach as its associate dean. Read more
 

Justin AndersonCSAT appoints Anderson as Biology Department Chair
Associate Professor of Biology Justin Anderson has been appointed chair of the Department of Biology in Radford University's College of Science and Technology. Read more
 

Ryan BookAlumnus returns to Radford for guitar performance
As part of the University Performance Series, Radford alumnus and guitarist Ryan Book '10 is returning to campus this September. Read more
 

Alumni NewsDonita C. Brady '03 has been recognized by The Pew Charitable Trusts as one of its 22 Pew Scholars in Biomedical Sciences. Brady currently serves as the Presidential Assistant Professor of Cancer Biology in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

Read more alumni news
Alumni Events

Sept. 9: Men's Soccer vs. VCU in Richmond
Sept. 11: Men's Soccer vs. ODU in Norfolk
Sept. 14: 2016 Alumni Charity Challenge
Sept. 22: President Hemphill Alumni Tour, Raleigh, N.C.
Sept. 28: President Hemphill Alumni Tour, Charlotte, N.C.

Learn more about these upcoming events.
 

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Faculty and staff play an important role at Radford University. Your financial support, along with the work you do each and every day, helps continue the university's mission of providing the best education and overall experience for Radford University students.

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$100 per pay period = $2,400 annually
 
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