Hundreds of Highlanders and community members gathered on the Center for the Sciences patio and parking lot in hopes of catching a glimpse of the rare solar eclipse on April 8.

Every two weeks, 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 and faculty. 

Radford University is gearing up to become the ultimate celestial hub as it prepares to host an extraordinary eclipse event on Monday, April 8. Touted as “eclipse central” in the New River Valley, the event promises an exhilarating experience for astronomy enthusiasts of all ages on campus and from the community.

Earlier this month, ospreys returned to Radford University, continuing a tradition of nesting on our main campus this time of year. Clyde Kessler, a local ornithologist, first observed the nest in May 2019. It has been active every year since.

Every two weeks, 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 and faculty. 

This week in Highlanders in the News: Professor of Physics Rhett Herman marks 18 years of student research trips to Utqiagvik, Alaska, some 300 miles above the Arctic Circle; three of the Traylor-Walker siblings – Ashlyn, Pa’Shence and Adelyn – give a roundtable interview about playing Highlander basketball as a set of sisters; and Assistant Professor of Management Zachary Collier has tips on chips.

Success at Radford University requires a healthy balance, and Angelina Walters finds harmony in a steady blend of academics and personal care.

This week in Highlanders in the News: Radford University unveils its new educational partnership, the Southwest Virginia Teacher Apprenticeship Consortium, for WSLS-TV; Abigail Bentley ’18 marks her first year in high school education by being named North Carolina’s 2024 Empower Beginning Teacher of the Year; and the Radford University Highlanders Pipes and Drums are taking their show on the road to Roanoke, Virginia, for St. Patrick’s Day.