Radford University

Radford University's United States Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) commissioned 11 officers Friday, May 6, 2022, in a ceremony in the Hurlburt Student Center Auditorium. The officers, who also graduated from Radford University during commencement ceremonies over the weekend, have earned the rank of second lieutenant and were granted authority by the U.S. Army to carry out their duties as newly commissioned officers.

Two Radford University student veterans will appear on an upcoming segment of "Military Makeover with Montel." The episode airs on the Lifetime TV at 7:30 a.m. EST on Thursday, Jan. 19. The student veterans are highlighted in "Operation Career," a segment that highlights businesses and organizations, such as Radford University, that help former military members and their families as they transition into civilian life after service. Cullen Chavis '19 also joined the team for the day off camera to offer current students insight into his career and the benefits of the Military Resource Center.

Radford University's Army ROTC commissioned two officers in a ceremony held Friday, Dec. 10, in the Hurlburt Student Center auditorium. The officers have earned the rank of second lieutenant and are granted authority by the United States Army to carry out their duties as newly commissioned officers. "To commission is actually the mission of the New River battalion, but our mission also notes that we commission leaders of character, and that certainly describes the two cadets that we have here today," Col. James Cogbill said at the ceremony. The Radford Army ROTC program was established in 1978 under a cross-enrollment agreement between the presidents of the university and Virginia Tech.

The Nov. 11 event recognized veterans, including faculty, staff, graduates and students.