On Campus

Radford's next Dean of the College of Education and Human Development selected
Dr. Kenna Colley has been selected as Radford University's next dean of the College of Education and Human Development. Read more
 

Nutrition majors lend a hand at caregivers conference
Junior nutrition majors recently participated in a day-long conference organized by the Area Agency on Aging. Read more
 

World Autism Awareness Day
Members of the campus community gathered around the campus fountain on April 2 for National Autism Awareness Day. Read more
 

Diversity recognized at R.E.D. Awards
The third annual Recognizing Excellence in Diversity awards were presented April 15 at a ceremony held in the Muse Banquet Hall. Read more
 

Ready, set - Greeks, go!
Radford University's Greek Life community put their strength, stamina and hand-crafted chariots to the test on April 18 during the annual chariot races and field games. Read more
 

Oriental medicine featured at premiere Transcultural Practice Symposium
The first-ever Transcultural Practice Symposium featured Hoyoon Chong, professor and practitioner at the Virginia University of Oriental Medicine, who explored the science of oriental medicine April 13. Read more
 

Communication students get in touch with their future
During Color Me Coms, this year's Communication Week event, students connected with communication professionals and alumni to learn about what awaits them beyond campus. Read more
 

RU READS campaign wraps up with multicultural celebration
The campaign, which encouraged readers to share their literary inspirations, concluded on April 10 with a Multicultural Dance Celebration in the Hurlburt Student Center. Read more
 

RU hosts Ignite Leadership Conference
Scores of student leaders from Radford University clubs and organizations attended the third annual Ignite Leadership Conference on campus on April 11. Read more
 

Final 2015 Museum of Earth Sciences Lecture takes on mysterious local landmark disappearance
The investigation of Mountain Lake's mysterious disappearance, conducted by Geology Professor Skip Watts, Geology Lab Coordinator George Stephenson and RU students, was featured in the final 2015 Museum of the Earth Sciences Lecture on April 7 in the Hurlburt Student Center Auditorium. Read more
 

Sustainability

Students asked to donate unwanted items during Move-Out Week
Radford University Recycling and Goodwill Industries of the Valleys are encouraging RU students to donate their unwanted items to charity while moving out of residence halls instead of tossing the items into the trash. Read more
 

In Athletics

Coming up in Radford University Athletics:

April 25
Softball at Gardner-Webb (DH), 1 and 3 p.m.
Women's Track and Field – Highlander Invitational, all day
Baseball vs. High Point, 4 p.m.

April 26
Softball at Gardner-Webb, 1 p.m.

April 28
Softball at UNC Greensboro (DH), 4 and 6 p.m.
Baseball vs. VMI, 6 p.m.

April 29
Baseball vs. North Carolina A&T, 6 p.m.

For more Highlander highlights, visit RU Athletics.
 

The Arts at RU

Coming up in The Arts:

April 24 – BFA Graphic Design Sow Reception, 5 p.m., RU Art Museum at the Covington Center

April 24 – MFA Studio Show Reception, 6 p.m., RU Art Museum Downtown

April 24 – Guitar Ensemble in Concert, 7:30 p.m., Performance Hall in the Covington Center

April 27-28 – danah bella DanceWorks 10th Anniversary Concert, 7:30 p.m., Albig Studio Theatre

April 29 – May 2 – Making a Scene – Projects of the Advanced Directing Class, Hawes Studio Theatre

April 29 – University Wind Ensemble, Chamber Winds and Guest Artists in Concert, 7:30, Performance Hall in the Covington Center

May 1 – IBLA Grand Prize Winner's Tour Concert, 7:30 p.m., Performance Hall in the Covington Center

Through May 8 – Melissa Stallard – Photography, Gallery 205

Radford honors workers at Employee Service Awards
The annual celebration of employee dedication was held on April 14 in the Muse Banquet Room. Read more
 

WCHHS hosts Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources Dr. William A. Hazel
Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. William A. Hazel Jr., keynoted the inaugural Interprofessional Gerontology Symposium on April 10 at RU. Read more
 

Radford ranked among greenest U.S. campuses
The Princeton Review once again has recognized Radford University for its commitment to building and maintaining a sustainable, environmentally friendly campus. Read more
 

RU joins group seeking to bring passenger rail service to the NRV
Radford University has joined an initiative by regional municipalities, businesses and higher education institutions to return passenger rail service to the New River Valley. Read more
 

Appalachian Studies Chair selected for prestigious summer scholar institute
Radford University's Director of Appalachian Studies Theresa Burriss has been selected as one of 25 scholars to attend the National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Institute in Concord, Massachusetts this year. Read more
 

Student scientists take to red carpet and big screen for inaugural SC.O.R.E. Film Festival
The SC.O.R.E. Film Festival on April 25 at the Radford Theatre will feature RU students showcasing their original scholarship and research on the big screen. Read more
 

OURS hosts Student Engagement Forum
More than 300 students displayed their research, scholarship, and creative works at the 24th Annual Radford University Student Engagement Forum (SEF), sponsored by the office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (OURS). Read more
 

Chemistry alumna Donita Brady '03 was named the University of Pennsylvania's Presidential Assistant Professor of Cancer Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine.
 

 

May 1 - Sunset Social, Virginia Beach
May 2 - Gold Cup, The Plains, Virginia.
May 23 - Chantilly Farm Bluegrass and BBQ Festival, Floyd, Virginia

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