September 30, 2026
With the addition of its 10th community college partner, Radford’s Tartan Transfer initiative creates an unprecedented regional highway from associate to bachelor’s degree completion.
Claire Daniel’s research could help scientists better understand how marine life responds to global warming.
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.
September 24, 2026
The university has earned a place among the top 20 regional universities in the South in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.
September 22, 2026
Radford University's educator preparation programs have received the Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
The Radford University Board of Visitors, at its meeting Friday, Sept. 18, commended the university for sustained growth in student enrollment and retention.
The new center marks the beginning a partnership designed to help students build the knowledge, skills and confidence for making sound financial decisions throughout their lives.
EMT student Colby Gill scores a new Pulaski County scholarship; President Bret Danilowicz lands on Virginia Business Magazine’s latest ‘Power’ list; production technology major Emma Tompkins had a working summer in Scotland; and Jose Rivera ’22 continues to help others through soccer.
At a time when the need for highly skilled nurses continues to grow, Radford University is opening the door for more high-achieving students to turn their interest in healthcare into a career.
Physics major’s extensive resume lead to prestigious summer internship at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C.
This summer, four Highlanders decided to broaden their perspective of the classroom by visiting another, even smaller community: Eleuthera and Harbour Island in the Bahamas.
September 15, 2026
Spanning Sept. 8-9, the inaugural AdventureWorks: An Outdoor Economy Summit attracted speakers, panelists and attendees from more than 15 counties throughout Southwest and Southern Virginia, as well as the cities of Radford and Richmond.