News Releases

  1. Highlanders in the News: Week of Aug. 28, 2023 »

    9/1/2023

    This week in Highlanders in the News: Blacksburg freshman Tori Barnard begins her first year at college with a scholarship; Associate Professor of Psychology Kathleen Arnold talks ChatGPT with Scientific American; and local artist and recently retired teacher Clay Walthall ’79, M.S. ’82, looks back on more than three decades of making art.

  2. Radford University freshman Class of 2027 achieves highest high school GPA »

    9/1/2023

    Radford University's reputation for academic excellence reaches new heights as the Class of 2027 achieves a remarkable milestone: attaining the highest GPA in the university's history.

  3. Radford University Board of Visitors to Hold Quarterly Meetings Sept. 7 and 8 »

    9/1/2023

    The Radford University Board of Visitors will hold its quarterly meetings on Thursday, Sept. 7 and Friday, Sept. 8 in Room 340 of Kyle Hall (701 Fairfax Street) in Radford.

  4. Radford University RN-BSN program named best in Virginia by allnurses.com »

    9/1/2023

    Radford University’s RN-to-BSN program has been ranked the best in Virginia by allnurses.com for 2023. The website points to the program’s affordability for the ranking, as well as its flexibility for working nurses, featuring a 100% online curriculum and accelerated 10-month completion time.

  5. Highlander Highlights: Week of August 21, 2023 »

    8/25/2023

    Every two weeks, Highlander Highlights 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.

  6. Counselor education professor spends summers at camp – helping kids »

    8/25/2023

    For Department of Counselor Education Professor Wally Scott, this camp has all his favorite things.

  7. Goals reviewed, faculty honored at annual convocation »

    8/25/2023

    A common thread wove through the fabric of the annual Faculty Convocation on Aug. 18, with many speakers at the event focusing on efforts to stabilize enrollment and further solidify Radford University’s position as one of the premier institutions of higher education in Virginia.

  8. Criminal justice professors build on groundbreaking research to further students’ careers »

    8/25/2023

    Rachel and Roberto Santos have built a policing model from practice and research that provides police leaders around the U.S. a clear path for institutionalization of crime reduction. They’ve also established a crime analysis and criminal intelligence minor designed to help Radford students build a foundation of knowledge and skills that is already translating to careers as law enforcement crime and intelligence analysts.

  9. During Fall Move-In, Radford’s campuses came alive with new arrivals, volunteers, warm welcomes »

    8/24/2023

    New and returning students reported for the upcoming semester across the third week of August, a process that, by all accounts, moved smoothly. It was facilitated by Highlander help, careful planning and special events. 

  10. Tartan Tails program unveils new web page, issues call for applications »

    8/23/2023

    The Highlanders’ animal therapy team will review potential new members through Aug. 30.