History
True or False: When Radford University was founded it was an all-girls school.
True
Originally built as a student center in 1973, this building now houses registration, financial aid and the Office of the Bursar.
Heth Hall
What is Radford's Mascot?
The Highlander
You may find the Radford Basketball team practicing and playing here. If you're lucky you may be on ESPN.
The Dedmon Center
Which exec recently did a dab with the president.
Shannon
What were the original school colors?
Purple and Gray
Which building used to have a restaurant in it?
Muse Hall
What year did Radford College become Radford University?
1979
Radford is a member of which conference?
A Division I member of the NCAA and Big South Conference
which exec's car caught on fire
alexis
How many different names has Radford had over the years? Bonus: If you can, name them.
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
Which building on campus was once a dorm hall, but now is something else?
Russell
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.
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
Which exec always had car problems?
Dom
Radford University has had seven, now eight, official Presidents. Who was the first President? Who was the last? Who is the current president?
Dr. John Preston McConnell
Dr. Brian Hemphill
Dr. Bret S. Danilowicz
In 1939, the construction of Main Quad began. Name 3 Residence Halls on Main Quad.
Madison
Jefferson
Washington
Tyler
Norwood
What river runs near Radford
The New River
What year was the Highlander ranked the #1 Mascot at the NCAA tournament?
2018
Which exec always gets caught in a photo?
Kiresten
In the year of _____ Radford opened its doors with 13 teachers, one house matron, a house keeper and 72 students.
1913
Name four buildings that were named after Radford University Presidents.
Kyle Hall
Hemphill Hall
Martin Hall
McConnell Library
Covington Hall
Dedmon Center
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
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
Which exec is an twin?
Mkayla