Radford News

Virginia Del. Jason Ballard recognized Radford University’s long-running Advocacy Day program during Monday’s Student Government Association meeting.

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.

“The feedback from the students and the firms showed it was another successful event,” said Associate Professor of Accounting Mike Chatham of the most recent Firm Night, which in early September hosted more than 90 students and 30 visiting companies.

Radford University has been recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Employers by State” for 2025, ranking number 69 in Virginia.

From caregiving to the business side of impact, Michael Braden Patton found his place at Radford, building connections, guiding new Highlanders and aiming to strengthen service in Southwest Virginia.

This week: Radford’s enrollment report is in; Zach Collier assesses risks; Angela Joyner talks community connections with Radford’s city council; and Chapman Rackaway diagnoses a heated political climate.

Runners, walkers, canines and bystanders all had a great time at the second annual Tartan 5K: A Twilight Run.

Radford University 2024 graduates successfully secure jobs at a rate above the national average.