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100

True or False: When Radford University was founded it was an all-girls school. 

True

100

Originally built as a student center in 1973, this building now houses registration, financial aid and the Office of the Bursar.

Heth Hall

100

What is Radford's Mascot?

The Highlander

100

You may find the Radford Basketball team practicing and playing here. If you're lucky you may be on ESPN.

The Dedmon Center

100

What is the name of the Radford University Newspaper?

The Tartan

200

What were the original school colors?

Purple and Gray

200

In the year 1968, Radford began construction of this building. This building would replace Founders Hall.

Muse Hall

200

What year did Radford College become Radford University?

1979

200

Radford is a member of which conference?

A Division I member of the NCAA and Big South Conference

200

Around 1920 Radford became popular for women who were looking to begin this profession?

Teaching

In 1920 over 1500 students enrolled to become teachers. Radford was named Radford State Teaching College. 

300

How many different names has Radford had over the years?

6

1. The State Normal and Industrial School for Women

2. The State Normal School for Women at Radford

3. Radford State Teachers College

4. Radford College - The Women’s Division of V.P.I.

5. Radford College

6. Radford University

300

This building is named after Radford's third Dean of Students. 

The Bonnie Hurlburt Student Center

300

Before the highlander, this mascot was red furry and stood 7 feet tall. What was his name?

Rowdy Red

The Highlander became the name for the athletic teams in 1979, but the first mascot was Rowdy Red, who was unveiled on Dec. 9, 1981. The first-generation Highlander mascot was adopted on Sept. 28, 1996 at the first Radford Highlanders Festival.

300

How many times has Radford University's Men's Basketball team made it to the NCAA March Madness Tournament? 

Radford has appeared in 3 NCAA Tournaments

300

What instrument is played at the beginning and sometimes the end of important Highlander events?

Bagpipes

400

Radford University has had seven official Presidents. Who was the first President? Who was the last?

Dr. John Preston McConnell

Dr. Brian Hemphill

400

In 1939, the construction of Main Quad began. Name 3 Residence Halls on Main Quad.

Madison

Jefferson

Washington 

Tyler 

Norwood

400

What is the image used for Radford’s school seal?

the beehive


400

What year was the Highlander ranked the #1 Mascot at the NCAA tournament?

2018

400

Finish the first part of this song: 

Hail, all hail, to the  ____________.

alma mater


500

In the year of _____ Radford, opened its doors with 13 teachers, one house matron, a house keeper and 72 students.

1913

500

Name four buildings that were named after Radford University Presidents.

Kyle Hall

Hemphill Hall

Martin Hall

McConnell Library

Covington Hall

Dedmon Center

500

In what year did recording artist Ray Charles record a song in Radford's Bondurant Auditorium?

1992

Fun Fact:

In 1977 entertainer, rock musician, and song-writer Billy Joel appeared in concert at Radford College

500

How many NCAA Men's and Women's sports does Radford have?

15

Men's - Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, and Tennis

Women's - Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, and Volleyball

500

The first male student arrived at Radford College in the year...

 1972

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