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A new ARC grant will help Radford University explore how artificial intelligence can support workforce training, job growth and economic opportunity in southwest Virginia.

Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary research and accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students, staff, alumni and faculty.

The Radford University Board of Visitors will hold its quarterly meeting on June 5, 2026 beginning at 9 a.m. in Kyle Hall, Room 340.

Six high school students graduate from EMT pilot program as Radford emergency services sees continued growth and momentum.

Senior biology major Peggy Clark has recently penned about a half dozen scholarly online articles that offer her conservation-minded perspectives on the typical ‘villains’ of the animal kingdom, the predators.

David Boothe of Tazewell, Virginia, netted a $1,000 scholarship from the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants, while Jacob Crewell from Richmond, Virginia, took the $750 prize. A large component of the award involves writing an essay about goals and future plans.

Professor, student explore research options for Highlanders in South America.

The CARES Mobile Health Clinic launch and key hand-off ceremony marked the beginning of a new chapter rooted in service and community care across Southwest and Southside Virginia.

Radford celebrates Spring Commencement with back-up vocals from Dolly Parton; Vice President for Economic Development and Corporate Education Angela Joyner garners recognition from a regional technology council; incoming freshman Carma Ferguson nets a prestigious scholarship; and Radford’s nursing program offers free maternal care assistance to the public.

Radford University awarded approximately 350 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees during the 2025-26 academic year, marking the highest number of BSN degrees conferred in the university’s history.

The day-to-day office job often gets a bad rap, but Jasmine Boyce ’26 longs for a cozy office surrounded by spreadsheets, data-driven projects and co-worker camaraderie.

Adam Barger, Ph.D., has been selected as assistant vice president of Radford Online, following a rigorous search process.