Radford University
Office of the President
A Welcome Message from Bret Danilowicz, Ph.D.
President of Radford University
Thank you for your interest in Radford University!
President Bret Danilowicz
With more than 7,800 students, 1,500 employees and 80,000-plus alumni, our living and learning community extends across seven colleges, a growing Honors college, and over 100 degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels.
Radford University is accessible to students at all stages of their lives and careers. Our degree offerings are available at our beautiful main campus in Radford, Radford University Carilion in Roanoke, the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, and across 30 fully online degree options. Working professionals can take their careers to the next level at Radford University with affordable and flexible certificates in a variety of programs, including Cybersecurity and Educational Leadership.
No matter the location, we take pride in strong faculty-student bonds formed within an environment where ideas, individuality and spirit are welcomed. From undergraduate research to abundant internship opportunities, to unique hands-on learning possibilities, Highlanders can begin their path to a rewarding career or advanced degrees from day one.
I encourage you to explore our enhanced website and learn about everything Radford University has to offer. On our Points of Pride page, you’ll see the university’s enrollment progress, national rankings and unique distinctions. The University Impact page chronicles community service, economic development initiatives, local government partnerships, and healthcare programs that connect Radford University to the communities we serve, and the entire Commonwealth of Virginia.
What makes Radford University especially unique is our connection to Southwest Virginia’s natural resources. Our main campus borders one of the world’s oldest rivers, the New River, and both our Radford and Roanoke locations offer easy access to incredible outdoor activities. The possibilities are so abundant, that we were voted as the Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine Top Adventure College!
On behalf of our students, faculty and staff, we invite you to visit Radford University and Find Your Place. Here.
Tartan Proud,
Bret Danilowicz, Ph.D.
President
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Academic, campus enhancements and student success among June Board of Visitors meeting topics
June 10, 2025
Radford University’s Board of Visitors approved new programs and measures designed to move the institution forward and received updates on student success initiatives and campus enhancements during the final quarterly meetings of the academic year on Thursday and Friday, June 5-6.
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Virginia Business magazine has selected President Bret Danilowicz as an inaugural Virginia C-Suite Awards recipient, which celebrates top executives who consistently demonstrate remarkable leadership skills, integrity, values, vision, commitment to excellence, company performance and community engagement.
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Radford University earns Carnegie Classification as an Opportunity College and University
May 19, 2025
Radford University has been named an Opportunity College and University – Higher Access, Higher Earnings by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
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Radford University has officially been named the 2025 Top Adventure College by Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine, emerging the winner in the publication’s annual bracket-style competition featuring 32 colleges and universities across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.
