Radford University
Davis College of Business and Economics
The Best in Business
Welcome to the Davis College of Business and Economics at Radford University, where innovation meets opportunity and excellence is nurtured. Our college offers a wide range of programs tailored to meet the diverse needs and interests of our students. From undergraduate majors to graduate programs and certificates, we provide a comprehensive education that prepares students for success in today's competitive business world.
Academic Departments
Kyle Hall
Home of the Davis College of Business and Economics
One of the crown jewels of the Davis College of Business and Economics is its striking $44 million, 110,000-square-foot building. Inside, innovative facilities such as auditorium-style classrooms, conference rooms and collaborative spaces foster an environment that encourages teamwork and creativity. The building is fully equipped with the latest educational technology and financial research capabilities, boasting a state-of-the-art "trading room."
Outreach Centers and Programs
Radford University's Davis College of Business and Economics' outreach centers and programs serve to support business throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and specifically throughout Western Virginia.
"Radford is where I belong!"
For Ashlee Owens '24, who double majored in marketing and business management, she hopes to apply her business knowledge into the world of sports. Watch her story and learn more about how she found her place here.
Colleges of Distinction
Colleges of Distinction has honored Radford University for its strong undergraduate degree in business. Thanks to a well-rounded curriculum with hands-on experiences, our business students are prepared to enter the workforce with strong leadership skills and the ability to succeed in an ever-evolving society.
Davis College of Business and Economics News
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Radford’s AI Sandbox sees official launch
April 6, 2026
Designed to serve as the business college’s central hub for generative artificial intelligence, the new facility saw its official opening with a March 26 ribbon cutting, immediately following the most recent Truist Global Capitalism Lecture.
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At the Spring 2026 Truist Global Capitalism Lecture Series, Kevin Rogers ’87 addressed the seismic impacts of artificial intelligence and advocated for an approach to its development that integrates human attributes like empathy, leadership and communication.
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Highlanders in the News: Week of March 16, 2026
March 20, 2026
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.
