About the Provost

As Provost and Senior Vice President, I have the privilege as serving as the head of the Division of Academic Affairs and the chief academic officer for Radford University. As a native Virginian, I believe in the power and responsibility of Radford University to meet our mission of supporting  thriving communities across the Commonwealth. Radford University sits in the most beautiful part of the state, and it is a pleasure to live, work, and study here. 

Academic Affairs is the heart of Radford University.  We serve over 7000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 600 faculty and staff in Radford, Roanoke, and at various locations across Southwest Virginia. We offer more than 80 undergraduate degree programs and 50 graduate degrees and certificates. Our strong undergraduate research program; active Honor’s College; and diverse internship, student teaching, and clinical placement programs prepares students for their careers while giving students an excellent education that enables them to realize the promise of living in a complex, multicultural, and ever-changing world. 

The Academic Affairs website supports our academic operations and shares information about faculty, students, and staff. Please see our Academic Catalogs for specific information about our degree programs, and prospective students are encouraged to visit the Admissions website to Apply Now!

With Highlander Pride,

Bethany Usher, Ph.D.