News Archive

This week in Highlanders in the News: Junior poly-sci major Devin Van Dyke makes the trek to the Virginia Student Voting Summit; Andrew Hund ’03 likes bikes; College of Nursing Dean Wendy Downey touts Radford grads following a recent employment report; and some quick Highlander action spawns a New River rescue.

Zach and Danielle Anderson, both Radford University graduates from the class of 2018, found more than just academic success during their time at Radford—they found each other.

Radford University welcomed Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to the main campus to tour the new Artis Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity, meet with students and learn about university initiatives on Monday, Sept.16.

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

A grant awarded to Radford University enables students to lead two interdisciplinary research projects this fall.

Professor and chair of Philosophy and Religious Studies Steven Fesmire is the author of the new book “Beyond Moral Fundamentalism: Toward a Pragmatic Pluralism.”

At Radford University, Highlander pride is shared loud and clear, but until recently, something was missing. Fans, including Radford alumna Faye Marcum ’71, often found themselves straining to hear the commentators and decided to help improve the fan experience.

Nayshon Mosley-Milford, Ed.D., dean of student success at Chicago State University, is joining Radford University as an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow for the 2024-25 academic year.

Radford University experienced year-over-year growth for the first time since 2019, as fall 2024 preliminary census figures captured on Sept. 9 revealed a total of 7,686 total students, an increase over fall 2023’s headcount.

This week in Highlanders in the News: Nick Mayhugh ’18 takes leaps and bounds at the Paralympic Games Paris 2024; Radford welcomes its new head softball coach, former NFL 49er Kevin Fagan; and Radford University Assistant Professor of Accounting Robert Warren remains an in-demand expert in financial crimes reporting.

The Radford University Board of Visitors conducted its first quarterly meetings of the 2024-25 academic year Thursday and Friday, Sept. 5-6, at locations on the Radford main campus.

Radford University celebrated the opening of the Artis Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity with a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony on Sept. 5.