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Radford University and Dolly Parton celebrates Class of 2026 at Spring Commencement
Radford University celebrated its Class of 2026 during Spring Commencement ceremonies held May 1-2, highlighted by an inspiring address from alumnus Eugene Naughton '89, president of The Dollywood Company. A total of 1,427 students participated in thi...
May 2, 2026, 2:45pm EDT
Radford University experts available: Former FBI Director James Comey's indictment
Former FBI Director James Comey made his first courtroom appearance Wednesday, one day after being indicted by a federal grand jury on counts of making a threat against the president and transmitting a threat across state lines. The allegations inv...
Apr 30, 2026, 8:00am EDT
Radford University announces formation of Center for Rural Health Partner Council, plans to establish new center
Radford University is partnering with leading organizations across Southwest and Southside Virginia to form the Center for Rural Health Partner Council, focused on addressing workforce needs, expanding access to care and tackling persistent health disp...
Apr 29, 2026, 4:00pm EDT
MEDIA ADVISORY: Radford University to host 2026 Spring Commencement ceremonies with special surprises
Radford University will celebrate the Class of 2026 during its Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 1-2, 2026. Members of the media are invited to cover the university's graduate hooding ceremony on Friday and the main undergraduate ceremony on Saturd...
Apr 28, 2026, 10:00am EDT
Radford University experts available: Ticks
Radford University experts are available to speak on the following topics: Jenny Hall leads Ticks In Virginia, an initiative to raise awareness about the dangers of ticks and tick-borne diseases. Hall, an associate professor in the Department of Publi...
Apr 23, 2026, 8:00am EDT
Radford University experts available: Trump vs. Pope; Earth Day topics - drought and sustainability
Radford University faculty experts are available to speak about the following: President Trump's spat with Pope U.S. President Donald Trump's feud with Pope Leo is "essentially two leaders who in one way or another are believed by their strongest su...
Apr 20, 2026, 3:11pm EDT
Radford University expert available: History of U.S., Iran engagement; Earth Day
Radford University professors are available to speak on the following: History of U.S. engagement with Iran As the United States and Israel's war in Iran and Lebanon continues, it's worth exploring how the current tensions arose. Radford University ...
Apr 16, 2026, 8:00am EDT
Radford University to host the 25th International Guitar Festival
Radford University's International Guitar Festival marks its 25th year bringing world-class musicians from across Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America to campus. The festival features four concerts over two days, along with masterclasses, work...
Apr 6, 2026, 9:30am EDT
Dollywood Co. President Eugene Naughton '89 to speak at Radford University's 2026 Spring Commencement
A global leader in the attractions and hospitality industry will return to his alma mater this spring as Eugene Naughton '89, president of The Dollywood Co., addresses Radford University's 2026 graduating class. Radford University will honor its gradu...
Apr 2, 2026, 9:00am EDT
Radford University experts available: Foreign router ban puts squeeze on supply chain
Last week, the Federal Communications Commission banned the sale of all new foreign-made internet routers. The commission said the regulation was made to protect U.S. networks from hardware with vulnerabilities that can lead to security breaches and da...
Mar 31, 2026, 2:53pm EDT
