News Releases

  1. ‘Shark Tank’ meets Shakespeare: An ongoing business study casts theatre majors in dual roles »

    3/6/2024

    The research project, spearheaded by Richard Gruss of the Davis College of Business and Economics, examines some of the elements that make one sales pitch succeed over another. Gruss recently drafted four acting students from the College of Visual and Performing Arts to present fictional pitches, which were used to help gather data. 

  2. College Fed Challenge team attends conference in Washington, D.C.  »

    3/5/2024

    Following their role in the Federal Reserve’s academic competition last year, Radford students on Feb. 9 joined others from about two dozen schools for a “post-game” open house. They got tips from judges, networked with Federal Reserve system staff and officials, economic experts and other participants, learned more about employment prospects in the field and met Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

  3. Student researcher relies on well-rounded approach »

    3/1/2024

    Success at Radford University requires a healthy balance, and Angelina Walters finds harmony in a steady blend of academics and personal care.

  4. Highlanders in the News: Week of Feb. 26, 2024 »

    3/1/2024

    This week in Highlanders in the News: Radford University unveils its new educational partnership, the Southwest Virginia Teacher Apprenticeship Consortium, for WSLS-TV; Abigail Bentley ’18 marks her first year in high school education by being named North Carolina’s 2024 Empower Beginning Teacher of the Year; and the Radford University Highlanders Pipes and Drums are taking their show on the road to Roanoke, Virginia, for St. Patrick’s Day.

  5. Radford University extends deposit deadline for first-year students in response to FAFSA delays »

    2/28/2024

    Due to the delayed release of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) data, Radford University is extending the deadline for first-year admitted students to deposit to June 1, 2024.

  6. Highlander Highlights: Week of February 19, 2024 »

    2/23/2024

    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. 

  7. A born communicator finds her place in Public Relations »

    2/23/2024

    Stephanie Perez discovered her talent in communications as a public relations major at Radford University.

  8. Radford University establishes Southwest Virginia Teacher Apprenticeship Consortium »

    2/19/2024

    Radford University is partnering with local school divisions to help resolve the growing teacher shortage by establishing the Southwest Virginia Teacher Apprenticeship Consortium (SWVTAC). 

  9. Highlanders in the News: Week of February 12, 2024 »

    2/16/2024

    This week in Highlanders in the News: ESPN star Marty Smith ’98 drops in on the “Dale Jr. Download” podcast for an extended chat that revisits his formative years at Radford; artist, teacher and photographer Heather Renee, M.F.A. ’21, kicks off a new exhibit of digital photography; Recreation and Wellness Director D.J. Preston talks shop on the Campus Rec podcast; and Evan Jacobson, M.A. ’95, discusses his life behind a drumkit.