News Releases

  1. Board of Visitors business includes talk of new strategic plan »

    6/30/2023

    The daylong board meeting on June 9 covered such business as the president’s report, recommendations from the task force on free expression and the voting in of a rector and vice rector, among other items.

     

  2. Radford University Statement on Supreme Court Admissions Ruling »

    6/30/2023

    Radford University will continue to offer access to a diversity of applicants from the region and world to our Radford campus and Roanoke location.

  3. Highlander Highlights: Week of June 26, 2023 »

    6/30/2023

    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. 

  4. Radford awarded Military Friendly designation »

    6/30/2023

    Radford University has been recognized as a military-friendly school for 2023-24.  The designation comes from Military Friendly, a program that creates civilian opportunities for veterans. 

  5. Radford University names Dannette Gomez Beane, Ph.D., Vice President for Enrollment Management and Strategic Communication »

    6/27/2023

    Dannette Gomez Beane, Ph.D., has been named vice president for enrollment management and strategic communications at Radford University, effective August 1, 2023.

  6. Camp Carilion Visits RUC »

    6/23/2023

    Labs at Radford University Carilion in Roanoke were buzzing with excitement on June 20 as local high school students participated in Camp Carilion, a four-day immersive experience that provides them with the opportunity to learn life-saving information through exercises and interactive demonstrations.

  7. Highlanders in the News: Week of June 19, 2023 »

    6/23/2023

    This week in Highlanders in the News: Former Radford infielder Spencer Horwitz ’19 takes his first swings at Major League Baseball; Professor Emeritus Matthew J. Franck espouses literature out loud; and Heather Obleada ’95 is a North Carolina Pilates guru and a mom with aplomb. 

  8. Radford University once again named a College of Distinction »

    6/14/2023

    In addition to being tapped as one of this year’s Colleges of Distinction by the national guide for college-bound students, Radford University was also cited as one of the best public schools in Virginia. It received accolades for its undergraduate programs in business, education and nursing and for its student support services for career development and military personnel. 

  9. Esports marketing students learn about the hard work that goes into having a good time  »

    6/12/2023

    The business course curriculum, launched this year, revolves around the planning and coordination of a large-scale esports event. On April 25, the students held a gaming tournament at Cook Hall that was watched by more than 140 viewers and involved 15 live competitors. 

  10. Highlanders in the News: Week of June 5, 2023 »

    6/9/2023

    This week in Highlanders in the News: Graduate student, opera singer and Miss Virginia contestant Grace Pfleger gives voice to her recent activities in a WVTF radio profile; Vince Wyatt ’15 enjoys a friendly interview with WSLS; and Assistant Professor of Accounting Robert Warren weighs in on what sounds like a holy mess.