Radford News

Radford celebrates Spring Commencement with back-up vocals from Dolly Parton; Vice President for Economic Development and Corporate Education Angela Joyner garners recognition from a regional technology council; incoming freshman Carma Ferguson nets a prestigious scholarship; and Radford’s nursing program offers free maternal care assistance to the public.

Radford University awarded approximately 350 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees during the 2025-26 academic year, marking the highest number of BSN degrees conferred in the university’s history.

The day-to-day office job often gets a bad rap, but Jasmine Boyce ’26 longs for a cozy office surrounded by spreadsheets, data-driven projects and co-worker camaraderie.

Adam Barger, Ph.D., has been selected as assistant vice president of Radford Online, following a rigorous search process.

On April 24, the Davis College of Business and Economics and the Radford Venture Lab hosted INNO26, which challenged 10 student teams to develop and propose new ventures and products. Their pitches were evaluated by a team of four judges, each of whom is an established business professional.

The Davis College of Business and Economics offered office space and volunteer work to assist the New River Community Action’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Highlanders helped file 87 tax returns, and it’s estimated that VITA’s work saved local taxpayers well over $250,000.

Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Radford University celebrated its Class of 2026 during Spring Commencement ceremonies held May 1-2, highlighted by an inspiring address from alumnus Eugene Naughton '89, president of The Dollywood Company.