MEDIA ADVISORY: Radford University Spring Commencement Ceremonies to take place Friday and Saturday
Radford, VA (05/03/2023) — Radford University will celebrate spring commencement with ceremonies May 5 and 6. The College of Graduate Studies and Research will host a hooding ceremony for students receiving masters and doctoral degrees at 5 p.m. Friday, May 5, in the Dedmon Center, 101 University Drive, Radford, VA. The ceremony includes students from all graduate programs at Radford University main campus, Radford University Carilion, Roanoke Higher Education Center and Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center.
The undergraduate graduation ceremony is set to begin at 10 a.m. at Moffett Lawn on the Radford University main campus.
Laurie Shelby '83, a Tesla Inc. executive and one of the nation's leaders in injury reduction, will speak at both ceremonies. Shelby is a human and organizational performance expert known for her "new view" thinking to drive improvements. Since 2017, she has served as the vice president of environmental, health and safety (EHS), sustainability and security at Tesla Inc. She leads worldwide EHS, sustainability and security for over 130,000 employees in the automotive, energy, and sales and service delivery operations.
Organizers will monitor the weather forecast carefully. Light to moderate showers will not prevent commencement from being held outside at 10 a.m. on Moffett Lawn. If severe weather appears likely to impact commencement, regular updates will be provided via email to our graduating students and shared on social.
If moved to the Dedmon Center, the ceremonies would be scheduled as follows:
- 10 a.m.
- College of Education and Human Development
- School of Nursing
- Waldron College of Health and Human Services
- 1 p.m.
- College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences
- 4 p.m.
- Artis College of Science and Technology
- College of Visual and Performing Arts
- Davis College of Business and Economics
Find more details on Radford University's spring ceremonies on the commencement website.
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Radford University is a comprehensive public university of 7,718 students that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs, as well as its sustainability initiatives. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful 211-acre American classical campus, Radford University offers students many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom. With over 300 clubs and organizations, Radford University offers many opportunities for student engagement, leadership development and community service. In addition to robust academic offerings and engaging student experiences on the main campus located in Radford, Virginia, Radford University also offers a clinical-based educational experience for some 1,000 students living and learning in Roanoke, Virginia as part of Radford University Carilion, a public-private partnership focused on the cutting-edge delivery of health sciences programming, outreach and service.