Davis College News

The annual job fair, held by the Davis College of Business and Economics, marked its 17^th anniversary with the Sept. 14 event. More than 60 students met with about two dozen companies across a wide range of specialties. 

For two decades, Robert Warren worked as a special agent for the Internal Revenue Service, investigating tax evasion, money laundering and other crimes. Since his retirement in 2016, he’s brought that expertise to the classroom, as an instructor of auditing and accounting, and to the journals that publish his many articles. 

Every two weeks, Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary research and accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students and faculty. 

Every two weeks, Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary research and accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students and faculty. 

In addition to being tapped as one of this year’s Colleges of Distinction by the national guide for college-bound students, Radford University was also cited as one of the best public schools in Virginia. It received accolades for its undergraduate programs in business, education and nursing and for its student support services for career development and military personnel. 

The business course curriculum, launched this year, revolves around the planning and coordination of a large-scale esports event. On April 25, the students held a gaming tournament at Cook Hall that was watched by more than 140 viewers and involved 15 live competitors. 

This week in Highlanders in the News: Graduate student, opera singer and Miss Virginia contestant Grace Pfleger gives voice to her recent activities in a WVTF radio profile; Vince Wyatt ’15 enjoys a friendly interview with WSLS; and Assistant Professor of Accounting Robert Warren weighs in on what sounds like a holy mess.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which operates in part out of Kyle Hall and uses Radford student volunteers, filed returns for 777 people this year, a 94% increase over 2022. 

A small group of Radford University faculty members and students recently teamed with researchers from Brazil to begin constructing a framework for a collaborative relationship focused on cybersecurity and entrepreneurship. 

Radford University conferred degrees on 1,198 undergraduate and graduate students at commencement ceremonies May 5-6, 2023.