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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
MEDIA ADVISORY: Radford University to host Scripps Regional Spelling Bee
Radford University will host its annual Scripps Regional Spelling Bee, welcoming top young spellers from across the region to compete for a spot in the national spotlight. As a Regional Partner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, Radford University ...
Mar 27, 2026, 1:54pm EDT
Radford University's Board of Visitors votes to set tuition and fees for 2026-27 academic year
In its quarterly meeting March 20, the Radford University Board of Visitors voted unanimously to approve adjustments to the university's tuition and fees for the 2026-2027 academic year. The new provisions include: a 2.25% tuition increase for in-s...
Mar 20, 2026, 11:54am EDT
Radford University experts available: March Madness
Radford University subject matter experts are available to talk on the following topics: March Madness Women's college basketball has experienced a surge in popularity in recent years with increased fan engagement and heightened media coverage surr...
Mar 20, 2026, 8:00am EDT