Radford University
College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences
Build a Foundation for Lifelong Learning
The College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences offers degree programs and individual classes designed to emphasize the liberal arts as a foundation for lifelong learning. We offer a number of degrees that lead to specific career paths in public relations, media, criminal justice, counseling, technical writing and forensics. View our academic programs
Academic Departments and Schools
New School of Writing, Language and Literature
In August 2024, the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) approved the merger of the Department of English and the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures into the School of Writing, Language and Literature. Located in the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences, the new school will oversee all academic programs and curricula in languages, literatures and cultures at the university.
Our Facility
Hemphill Hall
Our College is housed in a state-of-the-art facility that opened in 2016. Hemphill Hall is the largest academic building on campus and features many professional-quality centers, labs, research space and classrooms.
Our College in the News
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When Adam Hamze arrived at Radford University, he thought his future was in medicine. But a tough chemistry class and an unexpected stop at a student club fair set him on a new course, one that felt like home.
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Student's research delves into the oppression women face in Afghanistan under the rule of the Taliban.
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Highlanders in the News: July 2025
July 2, 2025
This month: Associate Professor Jenny Hall helps take a bit of the bite out of tick season; Assistant Professor Tanya Mitropoulos proves that it’s bad idea for dog owners to bring their work headaches home; and the story of how a summer stint on Radford’s campus for Governor’s School fueled a young actor’s fire.
