Radford Lingo

Certain terms, phrases, and acronyms make Radford University a special place. This lingo is unique to Radford University and sets our campus apart.

HIGHLANDER:
The university mascot.

THE BONNIE:
The informal name for the Bonnie Hurlburt Student Center.

FOUNTAIN:
The picturesque centralized meeting location between Heth and Muse Halls.

GOVERNOR TYLER HOUSE:
The university president’s house.

CLOCKS:
Tall Radford red clocks that are a meeting spot central on campus.

LLC’S OR LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES:
Residential halls where students can live and continue learning outside the classroom with students who have similar academic interests.

THE TARTAN:

  • That official emblem pattern.
  • Student-run newspaper.

ROWDY RED:
The former university mascot.

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