Radford News

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.

Budding sportswriter already has substantial experience covering collegiate sports for a variety of media outlets.

“Radford is a fantastic school to do research,” Gary said. “There are so many opportunities here, and you feel very, very, very supported.”

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, staff and faculty.

Kayla Fields is gaining hands-on research experience examining water quality in the Chesapeake Bay.

Six Highlanders are ranked among The Roanoker magazine’s latest “40 Under 40” listings; sportswriting sophomore Josh Poslusny is all about the bylines; Tanisha Nash ’02, M.S.W. ’07, answers 10 questions from The Roanoke Tribune; and Andrew Reedy ’13 is one of Salem’s top teachers.

More than a half-dozen Radford business students were recent recipients of individual awards totaling $23,500, and the local chapter of their academic society netted an additional $1,000, money that will help them travel to events in their field.

Radford University has selected Jeffery Aspelmeier, Ph.D., to serve as dean of the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences (CHBS), following a national search conducted during the fall 2025 semester.