Radford University presented undergraduate and graduate degrees during the spring 2022 commencement exercises. On Friday, May 6, 250 graduate degrees were awarded during a hooding ceremony at the Dedmon Center on campus in Radford, Virginia. On Saturday, May 7, 915 undergraduate degrees were presented on Moffett Lawn at the Radford campus.
In all, Radford University conferred degrees on 1,165 undergraduate and graduate students from main campus and Radford University Carilion (RUC) including:
Hannah Madison Beasley of Stuart – Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant
Hannah Elizabeth Day of Stuart – Bachelor of Science in English
Alexus Danielle Cain of Ararat – Bachelor of Science in Exercise, Sport and Health Education
Armonte Janae Carter of Stuart – Bachelor of Science in Exercise, Sport and Health Education
Sara Logan Caine of Woolwine – Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
Jenna Raye King of Woolwine – Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
Logan James Hutchens of Stuart – Bachelor of Science in Social Science
Cory Lancson Higgs of Meadows of Dan – Master of Science in Strategic Communications
Stacey Price ’99, M.S. ’01 delivered the keynote address at the graduate hooding ceremony Friday night.
“Congratulations to all of you. You made it!” said Price, a Washington, D.C.-based social entrepreneur who leads a retail incubator that supports nearly a thousand entrepreneurs. “You not only made it through all of the classes and the papers and the exams, but I want to you take a moment to acknowledge that you did it with the weight that you have felt over these last two years.”
Alumnus Nick Mayhugh, ’18, delivered the message, “Be the best Highlander you can be,” as undergraduates eagerly awaited receiving their degrees Saturday morning during spring commencement ceremonies on Moffett Lawn. Mayhugh, who won three gold medals in the Paralympic Games in Tokyo in August 2021, delivered the keynote address under gray, rain-threatening skies at Saturday morning’s ceremony. He offered an inspirational message to the class of 2022, speaking about his journey from being diagnosed with and overcoming a mild form of cerebral palsy and his transition from Highlander soccer player standout to an international track star.
Radford University is a comprehensive public university of 8,998 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.
