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RADFORD UNIVERITY

The Reason is Radford FACT SHEET


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History Mission Statement

 Radford University began as an all- As a mid-sized, comprehensive public institution


girls school in 1910 dedicated to the creation and dissemination of
 1911 Dr. John Preston McConnell
knowledge, Radford University empowers students
was president of the institution
 Campus was ready in 1913 for from diverse backgrounds by providing transformative
students educational experiences, from the undergraduate to the
 Tyler Hall is the school’s first doctoral level, within and beyond the classroom. As an
residence hall inclusive university community, we specialize in
 In 1924 the name was changed to cultivating relationships among students, faculty, staff,
State Teachers College alumni and other partners, and in providing a culture
 Dr. David Peters was the president in of service, support and engagement. We embrace
1938
 Dr. Charles Martin Jr. became the
innovation and tradition and instill students with
president in 1952 purpose and the ability to think creatively and
 Men were allowed admission in critically. We provide an educational environment and
1972 the tools to address the social, economic and
 Dr. Douglas Vocington became environmental issues confronting our region, nation
president in 1995 and the world.
 Penelope Kyle became president in
2005
 Dr. Brain Hemphill became
president in 2016 Graduated from Radford
Majors by College University
 College of business and Economics
 College of Education and Human
Development
 Waldron College of Health and Human
Services
 College of Humanities and Behavioral
Science
 Artis College of Science and Technology

Contact Information

Radford University
801 East Main St.
Radford, VA 24142 2013 2015 2017

(540) 831-5000
(540) 831-5128 (V/TDD)

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