Kara Bowman, a senior in the biomedical science program at Radford University Carilion, has aspired to be a physician assistant since she was in seventh grade. It all started during a conversation with her mother.

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.

Radford University President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. shared a comprehensive update with the campus community regarding the on-going work of the COVID-19 Contingency Planning Group, which was convened in late April 2020 to plan for a number of scenarios related to the Fall 2020 semester.

Radford University announced that it would not increase tuition for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Radford University Carilion Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy students will begin helping with patients ahead of their graduation in response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Healthcare is complex, ever-changing and challenging. Many healthcare professionals continually prepare themselves by exploring advanced, innovative educational opportunities to ensure they are ready for what’s next. To help spark this exploration, Radford University Carilion (RUC) now offers some of the best healthcare-focused graduate programs in the nation.

In March 2020, Radford University marked a historic milestone by reaching 110 years of Highlanders transforming the world. Since its founding charter in 1910, the institution has focused on a bright future based on excellence, innovation and service to students and the community, while maintaining a tradition of teaching and a commitment to change.

Corey Cassidy, Ph.D. and Patricia Winter, Ph.D. are planning travel to Finland, this summer to present a workshop at the International Society for Music Education Commission on Special Music Education and Music Therapy Conference.

Graduates from the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) programs on the main campus in Radford and at Radford University Carilion (RUC) in Roanoke achieved a 100 percent pass rate on their national exams.

In recognition and celebration of Women’s History Month, a panel discussion featuring female educators and leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics was held at Radford University Carilion.