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October 11, 2025
In the late afternoon in early October for the past decade, Radford University volunteers have gathered in a large campus space, slipped on new T-shirts secured white plastic bags and walked table to table collecting food items.
October 11, 2025
Radford University is entering an agreement with George Mason University that will allow students to complete undergraduate and graduate degrees from both universities.
October 10, 2025
This week: Aspiring physician assistants at Radford University Carilion hold their second health fair; music therapy major Leah Bratton adopts a single-handed approach to the piano; a new business moves into The Hub @ Radford University; and several Highlanders join the faculty rosters of Roanoke County schools.
Professor of Art Carlee Bradbury spoke about the history and misconceptions of princess culture in an interview with the public radio program “With Good Reason.”
October 8, 2025
A new Radford University College of Nursing agreement guarantees admission to Virginia community college students who have earned an A.A.S. degree in nursing.
October 6, 2025
Sidelined by injuries last year, junior Leah Bratton recovered, then spent the summer researching and arranging piano compositions specifically designed to be played with the left hand only. She will present her work as a Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) participant on campus on Oct. 14.
October 3, 2025
Virginia Del. Jason Ballard recognized Radford University’s long-running Advocacy Day program during Monday’s Student Government Association meeting.
October 3, 2025
Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students, faculty, staff and alumni.