Jefferson College holds last commencement ceremony before Radford merger Gene Marrano May 3, 2019 1 minute read Nancy Agee-Carilion A passing of the torch as Jefferson College of Health Sciences gets ready to become Radford University-Carilion this summer. The last Jefferson College commencement was held this morning. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Two more plead guilty to inciting, committing violence in CharlottesvilleNext: Roanoke’s first-ever Human Foosball Tournament tomorrow Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026