Education
Dolly Parton congratulates Radford University grads in video message
Mountain Media, LLCMay 5, 2026
Radford University held spring commencement May 1-2, featuring a surprise video message from Dolly Parton congratulating graduates, arranged by alumnus Eugene Naughton.
RADFORD – Radford University held spring commencement ceremonies May 1-2, with alumnus Eugene Naughton, president of The Dollywood Company and a 1989 Radford University alum, addressing the graduates, along with a special guest. During the main ceremony held Saturday, Naughton surprised graduates with a special video message from Dolly Parton, created specifically to congratulate Radford’s […]