Radford University alumna selected as winter commencement speaker

by Becky Brackin

Radford, VA (11/10/2022) — Radford University will celebrate winter commencement with two ceremonies at the Dedmon Center, 101 University Dr., on Dec. 9 and 10. The ceremonies include students from Radford main campus and Radford University Carilion.

The hooding ceremony for students receiving graduate degrees is at 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9. The ceremony for students earning undergraduate degrees is scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 10.

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.

Prior to joining Ursa Space, Robinson was the senior vice president of global government for SES, the largest commercial satellite operator in the world. As the youngest vice president in the history of the company, she was responsible for the company's global business portfolio of government customers in the areas of defense, security, humanitarian, federal, civilian and institutional organizations.

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Radford University is a comprehensive public university 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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Robinson will speak at both winter commencement ceremonies at Radford University Dec. 9 and 10.

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Radford University alumna selected as winter commencement speaker

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