As a university that has experienced a rapid boost of
development in past decades, Radford University has made great strides in the
21st century, which are explained on the school’s official website as so:
“In June 1994, after 22 years as president, Dr. Dedmon
announced his retirement. Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Charles W.
Owens, was named acting president until a successor was found. After a national
search, Dr.
Douglas Covington was named the fifth president and took office in June of
1995. Dr. Covington retired in 2005 and Penelope
W. Kyle became the university's sixth president in June 2005. The Galax,
Va., native joined Radford University with more than 30 years of experience in
Virginia state government, the corporate and legal arenas, and higher
education. A graduate of Guilford College, she earned a Juris Doctorate from
the University of Virginia and an MBA from the College of William and Mary.
Radford
University continues to cultivate a thriving university community well into the
21st century. In 2008, The Douglas and Beatrice Covington Center for Visual and
Performing Arts opened and became one of the most technologically advanced arts
facilities and arts education resources in Southwest Virginia. An extraordinary
venue that offers patrons throughout the New River Valley concerts,
performances and recitals, the Covington Center features a 350-seat performance
hall, rehearsal rooms, teaching studios, music media center, and an art
gallery.” For More Information Visit Here - Alan Faustino
