News Releases

  1. Instilling empathy and compassion: physician assistant students assist with homeless survey »

    2/8/2023

    Students in Radford University Carilion’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies are given the opportunity to volunteer for the bi-annual Point in Time Survey, gathering data on the homeless population in Roanoke. The activity helps the students develop their kindness, compassion and empathy—traits they will carry into their professional lives as healthcare providers.

  2. Art exhibit featuring Radford student creations opens, with 14 awards presented »

    2/4/2023

    Nearly 90 works by more than 50 student artists – paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture and more – are on display at the Art Museum on Tyler through Feb. 18.

  3. Highlanders in the News: Week of Jan. 30 »

    2/3/2023

    This week in Highlanders in the News: Former Garden High School principal Janie Owens ’67 tells her story; Pulaski County educator Margaret Newcomb Leonard ’57 now has an academic award in her memory; and English professor Louis Gallo, Ph.D., unveils a vivid story in 350 words (or less).

  4. Political science professor named New York Times platform contributor »

    2/3/2023

    Radford University Political Science chair and Professor Chapman Rackaway, Ph.D., has been selected as a faculty contributor to The New York Times’ curricular tool, InEducation.

  5. Voice professor channels her recovery from illness into a new book »

    2/3/2023

    While recovering from a bout with spinal stenosis, voice Professor Denise Bernardini found extra notes to sing, plus ample material for her new self-help book.  

  6. Students Share Highlander Spirit in Richmond on Advocacy Day »

    2/3/2023

    A tradition that is in its 23rd year, Advocacy Day allows students to share the importance of their state-supported education with General Assembly members, and to ask elected representatives to consider voting for legislation that would benefit the university.

  7. City of Radford and Radford University to Partner on Initiatives »

    2/1/2023

    In a joint work session Monday, Jan. 30, leadership from the City of Radford and Radford University discussed areas of potential partnership and pathways for mutual success.

  8. BOV learns of faculty initiatives to boost student recruitment and retention »

    1/31/2023

    The Radford University Board of Visitors heard from university deans about their plans to better utilize faculty throughout their colleges to optimize student engagement, recruitment and retention at a special meeting on Jan. 25, 2023.

  9. Three Radford University faculty members named Dalton Eminent Scholar Award recipients »

    1/30/2023

    In recognition of their distinguished academic reputations, Radford University’s Office of the Provost has awarded three faculty members the university’s highest honor.

  10. Highlanders in the News: Week of Jan. 23 »

    1/27/2023

    This week in Highlanders in the News: Two student veterans, President Danilowicz and Radford’s Military Resource Center all get their close-ups on a popular Lifetime television program; Ronald Gunn ’82 is recognized as a Virginia healthcare leader; and Kayla Burd Trujillo, B.B.A. ’15, vaults into her high school’s hall of fame.