News & Events

  1. Radford University and the Appalachian School of Law Partner on New Academic Initiatives and Symposiums »

    10/1/2021

    Radford University and the Appalachian School of Law (ASL) are collaborating on new academic initiatives that include a 3+3 program and a joint MBA to J.D. program, as well as a symposium on the intersection of substance use and the law. 

  2. Highland festivities return to Radford campus Oct. 9 »

    9/30/2021

    Food, games, live entertainment and more will again be part of the Radford Highlanders Festival scheduled for Oct. 9, 2021, on the Radford University campus.

  3. Radford University named College of Distinction in 2021-2022 cohort  »

    9/30/2021

    Radford University has been recognized for its honorable commitment to engaged, hands-on education by Colleges of Distinction, a one-of-a-kind guide for college-bound students. In addition, Radford’s academic programs in business, education, nursing and engineering were singled out for individual recognition, along with student support services for career development and military support.

  4. Radford University improves and adds ranking in U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges listing »

    9/13/2021

    Radford University’s strong academic tradition and commitment to student success continue to garner recognition in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges report.

  5. Radford pair plays an engaging game of cornhole »

    9/3/2021

    If love is blind, as the saying goes, it probably doesn’t care much about romantic settings. Moonlit gardens on enchanted evenings may be nice, but you’re just as likely to find true love over a game of cornhole. Just ask Duncan Sandoz ’20 and Leah Stepp ’21.

  6. Academic Leadership Fellows Program »

    9/3/2021

    Radford University announced the first faculty appointments to the Academic Leadership Fellows (AL Fellows) program on Sept. 3.

  7. New Highlanders come together at main campus and RUC convocations »

    8/31/2021

    Radford University welcome freshman and transfer students to main campus and RUC with new student convocations.

  8. Gifted students explore the arts in Radford’s Residential Governor’s School »

    8/31/2021

    Radford University hosted its annual Residential Governor’s School for Visual & Performing Arts and Humanities this summer, giving 250 high school students a taste of the college life in a four-week curriculum of cross-disciplinary classes and activities.

  9. Students get down to business as fall semester begins »

    8/30/2021

    Radford University comes to life with the arrival of students and the first week of classes for the fall 2021 semester.

  10. Binuk Samarasinghe: Biomedical science student aims to alleviate human suffering »

    8/27/2021

    Binuk Samarasinghe says the RUC biomedical science program offers him versatility. As he works toward his goal of becoming a physician, the program gives him the opportunity to conduct important healthcare-related research that can improve the lives of patients around the world.  

  11. Three Radford University Carilion online programs ranked in the top five nationwide »

    8/27/2021

    Three Radford University Carilion online healthcare leadership programs have been ranked as some of the best in the nation by Academic Influence, a company that uses artificial intelligence to arrive at its various rankings.

  12. Fall Convocation ceremony opens new academic year for faculty and staff »

    8/27/2021

    Radford University opened the new academic year with the annual fall convocation on the University’s main campus, Aug. 19, 2021.