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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.

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

McNulty was the speaker at this semester’s Truist Global Capitalism Lecture Series on Nov. 6. A senior vice president with Morgan Stanley, he talked about how he rose from “a lifelong C student” to the executive suite. He also discussed the current economy and shared invaluable tips for young people about to graduate into the workforce.

Radford Club Rugby earned a huge conference semifinal victory with support from of raucous home crowd.

The school hosted “The Business of Sports” on Oct. 23, a forum at which guest speakers talked about careers in athletics and the changing landscape of the industry. Students also had opportunities to gain professional advice, and the college welcomed men’s basketball coach Zach Chu.

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.

More than 200 students attended the event, held Sept. 11 by the Davis College of Business and Economics. The Biz Expo gave students a practical overview of the college’s many majors and disciplines, but it did so with fun, games and a truckload of free ice cream.

Two accounting majors scored a pair of $4,000 scholarships over the winter, while another duo just won $1,750 in funds, and Radford’s chapter of the business student society has recently pulled in an additional $4,000 in contributions from alums and businesses.

The Mabry brothers have parlayed their extensive multitasking skills – undertaking classes, internships and numerous jobs, often all at once – into a pathway toward a successful future.

This week in Highlanders in the News: Softball coach and former 49er Kevin Fagan gets profiled; freshman Claire Daniel talks about her just-released country music single; Assistant Professor of Accounting Rob Warren, a retired IRS investigator, sits down for an epic podcast on financial crimes; and James D. “Jim” Moore ’89 is the new chief of police in Bedford, Virgi...

During the semi-annual entrepreneurial luncheon, held March 27 at Kyle Hall, professional artist and consultant Noah Scalin told the crowd that many companies deem creative skills essential for success.

Several students in the Beta Alpha Psi society recently spent a day in Roanoke – visiting both a local Internal Revenue Service office as well as the accounting firm of Foti, Flynn, Lowen and Company – and talking with employees and Radford alums.

Whether in the classroom or courtside, Owens – a Davis College double-major and student athletics manager – has made the most of her time at Radford. "Every opportunity given to me, I take it and run with it," she recently said.

Adkins, who earned his MBA from Radford in 1998, returned to campus to talk about his 25 years in business and his recent successes, to answer questions about technology and private equity, and to offer advice to students hoping to follow in his footsteps.

This week in Highlanders in the News: Lara Ramsey ’90, M.S. ’92, gets a presidential promotion; Assistant Professor of Management Zachary Collier views semiconductor production through the lens of current events; longtime educator Tiffany Gillispie ’04 earns accolades for her work with at-risk students; and Professor of Philosophy Katy Shepard lets sound inform her...

Highlander Highlights shares the extraordinary accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of students and faculty.

On Sept. 5, visiting representatives from 25 companies mingled on campus with 80 Radford students and alums for the Davis College of Business and Economics’ annual job fair.

Highlander Highlights shares the extraordinary accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of students and faculty.

“Firm Night,” the business college’s annual gathering, will be held Thursday, Sept. 5, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Multi-Activity Center (MAC) at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. This year, the event will expand to include information systems majors and Radford business alums.

The research project, spearheaded through the Davis College of Business and Economics, examines some of the elements that make one sales pitch succeed over another.

For 20 years, Robert Warren was a special agent for the Internal Revenue Service, investigating financial crimes. Now he brings his expertise to the classroom.