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Thanks to the strong support from students, faculty, staff, alumni and fans, Radford rose to the top for its incredible access to outdoor recreation, thriving campus culture and commitment to adventure. With the New River and Blue Ridge Mountains as our backyard, there's no better place to learn and explore.
Advancement and Alumni Relations closed fiscal year 2025 with record giving and impact, marking another successful year of philanthropic support and alumni engagement.
September 3, 2025
Ruby Dowd is the first student to officially enroll at Radford through the Tartan Transfer program, a landmark partnership with eight community colleges.
Radford University welcomed its faculty and staff back to campus Friday, Aug. 22, with its annual University Convocation in Bondurant Auditorium.
August 29, 2025
This week: Radford University and the City of Radford host their second community fest; Associate Professor of Economics Can Dogan weighs in on AI as a student tool; and Professor of Anthropological Sciences Jake Fox considers the broader future of data centers.
August 27, 2025
This summer, 12 Radford students embarked on a journey to Peru as part of a unique research opportunity in the Amazonian rainforest.
August 27, 2025
The new semester kicked off Aug. 20-22 with hourly arrivals, students making themselves at home, a stirring convocation ceremony and an epic overhead portrait of the Class of 2029.
August 26, 2025
Mary Paniagua-Ugarte ’24 is passionate about giving, especially to those who live in the community that raised her.
Radford University has been awarded a $60,000 grant from the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI), marking the university’s second award from the organization.