Radford News

The Radford University Board of Visitors unanimously elected Tyler W. Lester ’15 as rector and Jennifer Wishon Gilbert as vice rector for 2025-26 during a virtual special meeting on June 27.

Kaylan Brown’s journey to Radford University wasn’t part of his original plan. In fact, he’ll be the first to tell you that the school wasn’t even on his radar.

Hundreds of young men from around the commonwealth gathered on the Radford University campus in mid-June for the annual Virginia Boys State leadership program.

Aaron Gardner and Sara Johnson have done more than find their place at Radford. They have positively impacted a welcoming community and built a lifelong friendship along the way.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced the appointment of two new members and the reappointment of one member to the Radford University Board of Visitors, who will each serve a four-year term beginning on July 1, 2025.

About 70 guests, including political leaders, university officials, local executives and advocates, attended the hourlong talk by U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith, representing Virginia’s 9th congressional district.

Radford's College Mentors for Kids program aims to transform the lives of children – and the university students who volunteer for the program – through weekly mentoring and activities.

Highlander Highlights for June 2025 shares with readers some of the extraordinary research and accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students and faculty.