Radford News

On April 24, the Davis College of Business and Economics and the Radford Venture Lab hosted INNO26, which challenged 10 student teams to develop and propose new ventures and products. Their pitches were evaluated by a team of four judges, each of whom is an established business professional.

The Davis College of Business and Economics offered office space and volunteer work to assist the New River Community Action’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Highlanders helped file 87 tax returns, and it’s estimated that VITA’s work saved local taxpayers well over $250,000.

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.

Radford University celebrated its Class of 2026 during Spring Commencement ceremonies held May 1-2, highlighted by an inspiring address from alumnus Eugene Naughton '89, president of The Dollywood Company.

Radford University recognized an array of its most accomplished faculty and staff members at the 2025-2026 Academic Affairs Awards ceremony April 24 in Kyle Hall.

Graduating senior nursing student Taylor Hudson from Rocky Mount, Virginia, knows firsthand the impact nurses make.

Golfers Macy Johnson, Mckenzie Weddle and Shea Smith score pre-graduation accolades; Nicole Doherty joins Salem High School’s staff; and Assistant Professor Jenny Hall keeps ticking off ticks.

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has appointed Christopher B. Settle ’97 to the Radford University Board of Visitors.