News Releases

Radford University students’ gradual return to campus this summer was an uplifting and encouraging sight to see. Many students hadn’t set foot on campus since the spring semester, when classes were shifted to an all-online format. 

It is an understatement to say the 2020 academic year at Radford University will be different. Most everything this year is different. One thing, however, remains the same, even with the backdrop of COVID-19: the Radford University family’s commitment to students’ success and well-being. President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., pledged those words in a brief video distributed to new students — the Class of 2024 — less than 24 hours before classes commenced for the 2020 fall semester. 

Family Groups offered new students the opportunity to get acquainted with campus and one another before the start of classes.

Today, Radford University announced the interim suspension of Theta Chi Fraternity – Iota Zeta Chapter.  The interim suspension stems from COVID-19 related violations, including endangering conduct by hosting off-campus gatherings.  In addition to the chapter’s interim suspension, eight members, who are Radford students, have been placed on interim suspension.

Cierra Womack, a student in the Radford University Carilion (RUC) Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration program, is proudly passionate about healthcare and medicine. It was a twist of fate during her high school years that led her down her current path and pointed her toward her career aspirations.

With the fall semester now in full swing at Radford University, Student Government Association President Chris Davis is encouraging fellow Highlanders to stay safe and to do their part in helping slow the spread of the coronavirus. 

A new program supporting student success, enrollment and retention is available now for new students at Radford University in the Artis College of Science and Technology.

Radford University President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and Radford City Mayor David Horton ‘90 sat down together at the beginning of the Fall 2020 semester to discuss the well-being of both the Highlander family and the Radford City community as the two entities continue to move forward during the COVID-19 global pandemic. 

Students returning to the Radford University campus for the fall semester will find that Student Counseling Services (SCS) offers an abundance of services to help with the complexities and challenges they may experience throughout the academic year.

Radford University is excited to introduce OneCampus, a modern, mobile-friendly online portal that will streamline the way users access and connect with many of the University’s campus services.