Radford News

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, staff, alumni and faculty.

The customs and traditions of numerous countries were shared and celebrated at the March 12 event, held at Kyle Hall. Now in its third year, the dinner and performance show attracted an audience of 160 students, faculty and community members.

The psychology and biology double major is preparing brain tissue from rats as part of research that aims to find treatments for cannabis dependence in humans.

The Highlanders join one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States and around the world.

The Etiquette Dinner is a long-standing tradition aimed at helping students gain confidence in professional encounters such as formal dinners.

Emma Hanson Elder ’21 spreads the gospel of athletic training; Professor of Accounting Mike Chatham shares his March Madness tips; Kari Whitney and Brian Ekey receive top honors from the region’s EMS council; and high schoolers from Glade Spring, Virginia, get a taste of college life.

In its quarterly meeting March 20, the Radford University Board of Visitors voted unanimously to approve adjustments to the university’s tuition and fees for the 2026-2027 academic year.

The partnership is designed to streamline the pathway for students to earn an associate degree at DCC and transfer seamlessly to Radford University to complete a bachelor’s degree.