Radford University expert available: History of U.S., Iran engagement; Earth Day
Radford, VA (04/16/2026) — 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 Professor of History Brock Cutler's teaching covers the modern history of the Middle East, including Iran, Israel and Lebanon. The professor is available to speak with media about the history of the region, its relationship with the U.S., and provide background on the current conflict.
Email: bcutler2@radford.edu
Earth Day
Earth Day 2026 is Wednesday, April 22, and Radford University has faculty experts available to speak about topics related to the global environmental movement that began more than a half century ago.
Professor of English Rick Van Noy is the author of several books related to climate change, including Sudden Spring: Stories of Adaptation in a Climate-Changed South. Van Noy is available to discuss the beginnings of Earth Day and how an iconic photo taken on the 1968 Apollo 8 mission sparked a shift in attitudes toward preserving the planet.
Van Noy, the author of A Natural Sense of Wonder: Connecting Kids with Nature Through the Seasons, is also available to discuss the value of urging children to put aside technology, at least for a few hours, in favor of exploring the natural world.
Van Noy's expertise includes climate change, environmental writing and issues, nature and children, natural history, American literature and rivers.
Phone: (540) 831-5597
Email: rvannoy@radford.edu
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