MEDIA INVITATION: Radford University Winter Commencement Events Scheduled
Radford, VA (12/09/2022) — Radford University will celebrate nearly 700 students during winter commencement with ceremonies December 9 and 10.
The College of Graduate Studies will host a hooding ceremony for students receiving masters and doctoral degrees at 5 p.m. Friday, December 9, in the Dedmon Center, 101 University Drive, Radford, Virginia. The ceremony includes all graduate programs at Radford University main campus, RUC (Radford University-Carilion), RHEC (Roanoke Higher Education Center) and Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center.
The undergraduate graduation ceremony is set to begin at 10 a.m. in the Dedmon Center.
Nicole Robinson, a 2002 alumna of Radford University is the invited guest speaker for both ceremonies. Robinson is the president of Ursa Space Systems, a leading satellite intelligence and data analytics provider leveraging a global virtual constellation of satellites. In her role, she is responsible for accelerating the company's growth globally while optimizing operations.
If a representative from your organization plans to attend, please RSVP to Justin Ward, jward53@radford.edu. For more information on commencement ceremonies, visit the event website.
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 more than 1,100 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.
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