Radford University’s two-year strategic plan was designed as a focused bridge between
long-term vision and immediate action. Launched in 2023 with the approval of the Board
of Visitors, the plan called the university community to concentrate on four priorities:
defining Radford’s distinctive nature, driving regional economic development, stabilizing
enrollment and streamlining resources to increase efficiency and effectiveness. This
shorter horizon allowed Radford to respond quickly to changing conditions in higher
education while staying true to its mission and values as a student-centered, innovative
and accessible institution in the commonwealth.
Over the past two years, that framework has guided meaningful progress across campus.
Radford has sharpened and elevated its identity, reached and engaged more prospective
students and families, and created clearer and more accessible pathways to a Radford
education. Alumni involvement and philanthropic support have strengthened, reinforcing
the life-changing impact of a Radford degree. At the same time, new spaces and services
at The HUB and beyond have deepened the university’s role as a partner in regional
economic development, expanding opportunities for students, community members and
employers to connect, collaborate and grow.
This website, organized by the four priorities of the two-year strategic plan, presents
the tactics that were implemented and highlights the outcomes they achieved. It is
intended to provide transparency and celebrate the work of faculty and staff. Together,
these results demonstrate how purposeful planning and coordinated action can position
Radford University to be stronger, more nimble and even more committed to the success
of every Highlander.
