Radford University President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. shared a comprehensive update with the campus community regarding the on-going work of the COVID-19 Contingency Planning Group, which was convened in late April 2020 to plan for a number of scenarios related to the Fall 2020 semester.

Radford University announced that it would not increase tuition for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Following a national search, Radford University has announced the selection of Johnnie Sue Wijewardane, Ph.D. to lead the School of Nursing in the role of Dean effective August 3, 2020.

When Radford University announced the move to remote teaching as part of the response to COVID-19, Executive Director of Faculty Development Heather Keith, Ph.D., and her team in the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) sprang into action.

The "fun little project" Kristin Buck Hinson ’14 created, Foodies for Frontliners, has now provided gift bags to approximately 1,000 frontline healthcare and emergency services employees in her native Suffolk, Virginia.

University Services made two food donations to local organizations in April, supporting our community in the spirit of #Highlanders Rise. The donations went to the ROCK (Reaching Our Community’s Kids) Club, a church-based organization in the city, and the New River Community Action’s Radford Food Bank.

Healthcare is complex, ever-changing and challenging. Many healthcare professionals continually prepare themselves by exploring advanced, innovative educational opportunities to ensure they are ready for what’s next. To help spark this exploration, Radford University Carilion (RUC) now offers some of the best healthcare-focused graduate programs in the nation.

Frederick Engram Jr., Ed.D., has some encouraging words of advice for parents who are working to educate their children at home while schools are shuttered as a result of COVID-19. Recently, Engram shared some of his advice with model, actress, author, businesswoman, TV personality, and mom, Tyra Banks.

Spending increased time in our living spaces these days gives us an excellent opportunity to “advance our sustainability values,” says the Radford University Sustainability Leadership Team. To help us do so, the team has worked together remotely to develop the “Sustainability Guide for Staying Home during COVID-19.”

For the fourth consecutive year, 100% of seniors in Radford University’s Nutrition and Dietetics program applying to accredited dietetic internships have been accepted and placed in prestigious programs throughout the United States.

The Radford Yarn Makers are highlighting the Highlander spirit by knitting and crocheting comfortable mask straps for medical professionals.

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.