Mission, Vision and Core Values

Mission

Empower Brighter Futures, Build Stronger Communities

Radford University empowers lifelong success through inclusive education, innovation and collaboration. We foster personal growth, professional development and community impact while building strong partnerships and addressing societal needs in southwest Virginia and the Commonwealth.

Vision

At Radford University, students will find their voices and build confidence through real-world experiences to help define their purpose and path forward. Within our close-knit community, Highlanders will be empowered to lead with compassion and drive positive impact in their communities.

Core Values

• Student Empowerment and Success — We engage and support our students in the discovery and pursuit of their own unique paths.
• Excellence — We expect our community to strive for the highest standards.
• Inclusiveness — We are committed to a spirit of cooperation and collaboration, embracing and honoring the diversity of our community.
• Community — We foster relationships and a culture of service within and beyond our university community.
• Intellectual Freedom — We encourage and defend a fearless exploration of knowledge in all its forms.
• Innovation — We inspire and support creativity in research, scholarship, pedagogy and service.
• Sustainability — We are committed to integrating sustainable practices into all aspects of our operations and engage students across the curriculum to learn, discover and contribute to positive current and future environmental solutions.