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Radford University experienced year-over-year growth for the first time since 2019, as fall 2024 preliminary census figures captured on Sept. 9 revealed a total of 7,686 total students, an increase over fall 2023’s headcount.

This week in Highlanders in the News: Nick Mayhugh ’18 takes leaps and bounds at the Paralympic Games Paris 2024; Radford welcomes its new head softball coach, former NFL 49er Kevin Fagan; and Radford University Assistant Professor of Accounting Robert Warren remains an in-demand expert in financial crimes reporting.

The Radford University Board of Visitors conducted its first quarterly meetings of the 2024-25 academic year Thursday and Friday, Sept. 5-6, at locations on the Radford main campus.

Radford University celebrated the opening of the Artis Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity with a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony on Sept. 5.

More than 6,000 undergraduate students are enrolled at Radford University's main campus and Radford University Carilion in Roanoke this fall, highlighted by significant growth among new, in-person students.

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

On Aug. 20, three Radford University Carilion students participated in a Healthcare Workforce Roundtable with U.S. Rep. Ben Cline at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.

As the fall 2024 semester begins at Radford University, the Carilion Clinic Foundation has invested in the education of 52 Highlanders studying to become healthcare professionals. The healthcare organization has committed $100,000 in scholarship support.

The Radford University Board of Visitors will hold its quarterly meetings on Sept. 5-6, 2024 in Martin Hall, 915 East Main Street, and Kyle Hall, 701 Tyler Avenue, Radford, Virginia. A New Member Orientation will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024 in Martin Hall.

On Aug.16, Radford University had the privilege of welcoming one of its most accomplished alumni, Eugene Naughton, a 1989 graduate and the current president of The Dollywood Co., to kick off the 2024-2025 academic year for university employees.

“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.

Radford held its annual university convocation Aug. 23, kicking off the fall 2024 semester by celebrating successes while receiving positive news about enrollment.