August 1, 2025
More than 300 Virginia high school students attended the Governor’s School for Visual and Performing Arts and Humanities this summer at Radford University.
Radford University is pleased to welcome James "Ryan" Bowyer, M.S. ’12, as the new chief of staff in the Office of the President.
July 16, 2025
Radford University has been awarded a $604,396 grant from the Educating Character Initiative (ECI) through the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University.
When Adam Hamze arrived at Radford University, he thought his future was in medicine. But a tough chemistry class and an unexpected stop at a student club fair set him on a new course, one that felt like home.
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 and faculty.
On June 26, Radford University hosted its annual reception and luncheon to celebrate 32 years of partnership with the Scottish Rite and 30 years of the specialized summer programs made possible by their support.
Walking around inside his mother’s house, Sam Williams ’25 uttered a sentence you don’t often hear: “I’m excited to wake up every day thinking about hacking."
Student's research delves into the oppression women face in Afghanistan under the rule of the Taliban.
Orchestral instructor Michelle Lynn King, M.A. ’25, has earned a graduate degree as well as academic accolades for her research into the physical risks that can come with playing a musical instrument.
This month: Associate Professor Jenny Hall helps take a bit of the bite out of tick season; Assistant Professor Tanya Mitropoulos proves that it’s bad idea for dog owners to bring their work headaches home; and the story of how a summer stint on Radford’s campus for Governor’s School fueled a young actor’s fire.
The Radford University Board of Visitors unanimously elected Tyler W. Lester ’15 as rector and Jennifer Wishon Gilbert as vice rector for 2025-26 during a virtual special meeting on June 27.
Kaylan Brown’s journey to Radford University wasn’t part of his original plan. In fact, he’ll be the first to tell you that the school wasn’t even on his radar.