Radford University
College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences
Build a Foundation for Lifelong Learning
The College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences offers degree programs and individual classes designed to emphasize the liberal arts as a foundation for lifelong learning. We offer a number of degrees that lead to specific career paths in public relations, media, criminal justice, counseling, technical writing and forensics. View our academic programs
Academic Departments and Schools
Our Facility
Hemphill Hall
Our College is housed in a state-of-the-art facility that opened in 2016. Hemphill Hall is the largest academic building on campus and features many professional-quality centers, labs, research space and classrooms.
Our College in the News
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Highlanders in the News: Week of Jan. 19, 2026
January 23, 2026
The NCAA recognizes the efforts of Charlene Curtis ’76 and Alex Guerra ’11; Radford Department of Political Science Chair Chapman Rackaway previews Virginia’s 2026 General Assembly for WDBJ-7; and freshman Connor Worthington donates time to a worthy cause in his hometown.
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Budding sportswriter already has substantial experience covering collegiate sports for a variety of media outlets.
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Criminal justice student researches police retention
January 16, 2026
“Radford is a fantastic school to do research,” Gary said. “There are so many opportunities here, and you feel very, very, very supported.”
