In March 2020, Radford University marked a historic milestone by reaching 110 years of Highlanders transforming the world. Since its founding charter in 1910, the institution has focused on a bright future based on excellence, innovation and service to students and the community, while maintaining a tradition of teaching and a commitment to change.

The Cyber Defense Club at Radford University placed third at the Virginia Cyber Cup Capture the Flag Competition held at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia, earlier in the Spring 2020 semester.

Professor of Information Technology Jeff Pittges, Ph.D. in Radford University’s Artis College of Science and Technology recently received distinction as a Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) Fellow.  

The spectacular renovation to the storied Radford University Reed and Curie Halls was officially celebrated on February 12, 2020 with a special ribbon cutting ceremony in the building’s stunning campus-side atrium.

Alumna Nancy E. Artis ’73 will serve as the keynote speaker for the Spring Commencement ceremonies to be held for Radford University Carilion (RUC) on Friday, May 8, 2020, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Berglund Center, and for the main campus on Saturday, May 9, 2020, beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Moffett Lawn. 

In early March, a team of Radford University students and faculty, along with two Governor’s School students, will head on an expedition that will take them to the northernmost point of the United States – Utqiagvik (Barrow), Alaska.

As evidence of the well-established and growing partnership with New River Community College (NRCC), Radford University has signed an agreement with the goal of helping increased numbers of students continue their education in an accessible, affordable and efficient manner.

At the 2019 Winter Commencement on December 14, 2019, Radford University conferred degrees upon 562 undergraduate students and officially welcomed its newest group of Highlander alumni.

Built on the successful tradition of already-established research events, the inaugural Winter CARD program gave students an opportunity in early December to share their work and research with fellow students, as well as faculty and staff.