News Archive

Kwabena Osei-Sarpong, a 2005 graduate of Radford University and global leader in clean energy innovation, returns to campus this spring as the keynote speaker for Radford’s 2025 Spring Commencement ceremonies May 9-10.

Radford's esports team hosted its second consecutive MAEC spring championship on April 5-6, and this time, it didn’t let the championship trophy leave campus.

This week in Highlanders in the News: Softball coach and former 49er Kevin Fagan gets profiled; freshman Claire Daniel talks about her just-released country music single; Assistant Professor of Accounting Rob Warren, a retired IRS investigator, sits down for an epic podcast on financial crimes; and James D. “Jim” Moore ’89 is the new chief of police in Bedford, Virginia.

Dr. Joan Dickinson of Radford University’s Department of Design has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Arnold P. Friedmann Educator of Distinction Award at the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC).

On March 26, Radford University celebrated the legacy of Raymond N. Linville during the naming ceremony for the Center for Interprofessional Education and Practice (CIPEP).

The honor comes from Military Friendly, a brand created by the advocacy organization Viqtory to promote civilian opportunities for veterans.

During the semi-annual entrepreneurial luncheon, held March 27 at Kyle Hall, professional artist and consultant Noah Scalin told the crowd that many companies deem creative skills essential for success.

Highlander Highlights shares the extraordinary accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of students and faculty.

The Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke will open its doors for the Radford University Provost’s Speaker Series on Tuesday, April 22 as Sallie Beth Johnson, Ph.D., MPH, will present “A Picture of Health: How We Can Create Thriving Communities Together” from 7-8 p.m.

Ke'alohi Diehl isn’t waiting until graduation to make a difference—she’s already doing big things in her first year at Radford University.

This week in Highlanders in the News: Jennings Felt, a senior, collects and crunches data as part of her internship with Southport, North Carolina; Ricky Miller ’17, a certified anesthesiologist assistant, sees a recent piece of Virginia legislation go his way; and Taralyn Nicholson ’90 applies her marketing and management skills toward education – as a newly minted third-grade teacher.

The March 13 gathering on Radford University’s campus drew dozens and dozens of attendees from the worlds of business and education to examine how data analytics can be used to attract and cultivate workforce professionals within the region.