News & Events

Radford University hosted more than 70 municipal leaders and community organizations representing the citizens of the New River Valley for the New River Rail 2020 Legislative Reception on Sept. 20 in Kyle Hall.

At its quarterly meeting Sept. 14-15, the Radford University Board of Visitors (BOV) reviewed university progress and accomplishments in academics, business affairs, capital projects, student affairs, enrollment management, governance, information technology, athletics, fundraising and marketing.

The retired football coach and Radford alumnus recently made a donation to help promote literacy and aid education majors in the university’s Book Buddies program. Read more.

Radford University is partnering for the third consecutive year with the global nonprofit organization Fear 2 Freedom to raise awareness of sexual assault and benefit victims throughout the New River Valley.

The Princeton Review has again recognized Radford University for its commitment to building and maintaining a sustainable, environmentally friendly campus.

Radford University Recycling is conducting Shred-A-Thon Oct. 5 to give the university community an opportunity to safely and securely shred and recycle unwanted documents.  

MFA student Langley Anderson held the first solo student exhibition in the newly-named Andrew W. Ross Student Gallery in McConnell Library.

The Prelaw Society at Radford University hosted James P. Jones, a U.S. District Court Judge for the Western District of Virginia. In addition to Judge Jones’ normal docket, he currently has an appointment on the United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC or FISA Court) in Washington, D.C. 

Students and faculty who embarked on this summer’s annual Radford Amazonian Research Expedition (RARE), one of Radford University’s signature study abroad and research opportunities, will be presenting their research and providing information for future participants at the Sept. 28 RARE symposium.

Non-traditional student Steve Oake transferred to Radford during the fall 2013 semester to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Technology while specializing in software engineering and database administration.

Newly appointed ROTC Maj. Wendi McBride-Rentschler, also an assistant professor of Military Science, leads Radford University’s detachment from its on-campus home of Russell Hall.

Radford University today named Ann Marie Klotz, Ed.D., to be the University’s next vice president for Student Affairs.