Born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Dawit Eshete has lived all over the world, calling Greece, London and New York home; however, it is Radford University and its beautiful surroundings that he loves above all.
Lily Field knows exactly what she wants to do with her future: serve her country as an active duty nurse in the United States Army.
Rene Vega came to Radford University hoping to find his direction in life. He was drawn to the welcoming atmosphere and reputation for academic excellence that the university had to offer.
Brandon Newmyer
As a recipient of the nation’s highest undergraduate science honor, the 2011 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, Brandon Newmyer is grateful to Radford University and his faculty mentor, Dr. Mark Cline, for realizing his potential and giving him opportunities to conduct research as an undergraduate student.
Dixie Mitchell
With her heart set on studying music therapy, Dixie Mitchell set out to find a university offering a program that would be the perfect fit for her. She quickly learned that finding a school that had everything she wanted in her home state of Tennessee was not as simple as she had hoped. When she began researching out-of-state schools, affordable tuition became a bigger priority. That was when she discovered Radford University.
Kala Marshall
Radford University was an easy choice for Kala Marshall. Not only was it close to home, but more importantly, it had an art program where she could pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a professional artist.
Mrunal Bhome
As an international student who transferred to Radford University, Mrunal Bhome has found the campus community to be a welcoming environment to call home. While Radford University is much smaller than the first university she attended, it offers her rigorous academic programming and preparation for her future career in accounting.
Felix Birdie
Whether it is acting, playing in a band, or even giving a presentation, Felix Birdie has always felt most comfortable and free when he’s on stage. By choosing Radford University – which is currently his stage and audience – Birdie says, “I've found a comfort in my faculty and peers that surpasses anything I could have imagined.
Holly Mueller
Like so many other students, Holly Mueller had heard great things about the challenging yet fulfilling academic offerings at Radford University. She also knew the university had a well-respected elementary education program. Weighing all her educational options and considering all she had heard, Mueller decided to check out Radford University for herself.
Benjamin Ruehl
Benjamin Ruehle wanted the most out of his college experience. Drawn to Radford University’s reputable nursing program, affordability and warm atmosphere, Ruehle transferred to Radford in 2009.
Haily Sousa
Haily Sousa had two requirements when she was choosing a college: it must have a high-quality fashion merchandising program and it must offer a four-year degree. The Rhode Island native found both at Radford University.
Trumaine Becoat-Wade
As a high school senior in Virginia Beach, Va., Trumaine Becoat-Wade first learned about Radford University and was impressed with what he was hearing. Once he visited campus, he was sold.
Rebekah Webster
Growing up right outside of Radford University, Rebekah Webster was very familiar with the campus. She loved the close-knit campus community and knew the chemistry program was solid, so attending Radford was an easy choice.
Jade Okamoto
Thousands of miles from her California home, Radford University was slightly off the beaten path for Jade Okamoto. Because she wanted to play golf for a Division I school and because the campus offered strong academic programs, she added the university to her list of options.
Jedidiah Stalker
Jedidiah Stalker’s dream is to teach English, either in the U.S. or abroad. While researching graduate programs that would help him achieve that goal, he discovered that Radford University’s English Department offers a robust graduate teaching assistant program, making it the best choice for his master’s degree.
Cody Kesling
Cody Kesling chose Radford University for its well-known, tight-knit music department, but the university also chose him. Kesling was awarded the Presser Foundation Scholarship, the most prestigious award in the Department of Music, and a Presidential Scholarship, which recognizes high-achieving students.
Mariela Alvarez
Radford has offered Mariela Alvarez more than a pretty place to study. Thanks to small class sizes that facilitate one-on-one faculty collaboration, Alvarez has had the opportunity to participate in research projects typically reserved for graduate students at larger universities.
Kirnelius Williams
Although Radford University was the last university Kirnelius Williams visited during his college search, it quickly became his first choice.
Hannah Weiss
After completing her undergraduate education, and wandering from job to job on the East Coast, Hannah Weiss decided it was time to head back to school to pursue the master’s degree she knew she always wanted.
Nicki Shackleford
Frequently spending 25 hours a week dancing either in class or at rehearsals, Nicki Shackleford feels challenged by the dance program, which she believes is preparing her for a career doing what she loves most.
Blake Smith
Blake Smith, of Charlotte, N.C., is not only an accomplished team player for the Radford University men’s basketball team, he is also involved in the campus community as a Quest Assistant welcoming new students to campus during orientation.
Waleed Sarwari
Although not fluent in English when he arrived in America, Waleed Sarwari of Stafford, Va., was determined to learn it and turned to his computer for help. Those early experiences working and playing on the computer ignited Sarwari’s desire to pursue an education in information technology.
Tori Robeson
After earning her undergraduate degree, Tori Robeson decided she wanted to enhance her business knowledge and broaden her career possibilities. She soon discovered that Radford University’s Master of Business Administration would give her the education she needed to make her ambitions become realities.
Gina Sultan
After visiting a number of universities, it didn’t take Egyptian-born Gina Sultan long to decide that Radford University was the place for her.
Lee Hicks
While Lee Hicks is pursuing an education that will lead to a career as a high school teacher, he hopes one day to run for political office – perhaps even for president of the United States.
Katrina Koussis
Coming from a large, suburban school district, Katrina Koussis knows what it is like to learn in crowded classrooms with teachers who don’t have time to get to know their students. She chose Radford University because it was the exact opposite.
Chelsea Cromwell
Chelsea Cromwell hopes to someday manage her father’s company, and because of that desire, receiving a top-quality education from a well-known, and respected in-state institution, such as Radford University, was incredibly important to her.
Whitley Davis
Whitley Davis has a passion for creating. Radford University has given her the opportunity to harness that creativity while studying both fashion design and studio art in the university's renowned College of Visual and Performing Arts.
Hannah Williams
When Hannah Williams visited Radford University during an Admissions Open House weekend, she knew immediately that the campus was the place for her.
Claire Percoco
Attuned to the ever-increasing, student-focused vision of Radford University, Claire Percoco knew that she wanted to be a part of Radford University’s growing campus community.
