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Dr. Joan Dickinson of Radford University’s Department of Design has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Arnold P. Friedmann Educator of Distinction Award at the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC).

On March 26, Radford University celebrated the legacy of Raymond N. Linville during the naming ceremony for the Center for Interprofessional Education and Practice (CIPEP).

The honor comes from Military Friendly, a brand created by the advocacy organization Viqtory to promote civilian opportunities for veterans.

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.

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

The Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke will open its doors for the Radford University Provost’s Speaker Series on Tuesday, April 22 as Sallie Beth Johnson, Ph.D., MPH, will present “A Picture of Health: How We Can Create Thriving Communities Together” from 7-8 p.m.

Ke'alohi Diehl isn’t waiting until graduation to make a difference—she’s already doing big things in her first year at Radford University.

This week in Highlanders in the News: Jennings Felt, a senior, collects and crunches data as part of her internship with Southport, North Carolina; Ricky Miller ’17, a certified anesthesiologist assistant, sees a recent piece of Virginia legislation go his way; and Taralyn Nicholson ’90 applies her marketing and management skills toward education – as a newly minted third-grade teacher.

The March 13 gathering on Radford University’s campus drew dozens and dozens of attendees from the worlds of business and education to examine how data analytics can be used to attract and cultivate workforce professionals within the region.

For the second straight year, Radford University served as a Scripps National Spelling Bee regional partner, welcoming 27 students from schools across Southwest Virginia for a chance to compete in the national bee.

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

Radford University alumna Jeanell Webb-Jones, MSN ’24, has been appointed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin to serve on the Virginia Board of Nursing.