News and Events

I’yonah Cartwright has made the most of her time at Radford University. From her achievements in the classroom to her work with civic engagement and organizations on campus, her efforts are a testament to the mission that guides her work: to see others succeed.

Every two weeks, 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. 

Every two weeks, 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. 

Layan Ibrahim came to Radford University from Ashburn, Virginia, knowing she wanted to help people, but her path to graduation contained a major twist along the way.

Radford University’s efforts to increase student voter participation and mobilization have received a seal of recognition. The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge announced last week that it has awarded Radford its prestigious 2024 Highly Established Action Plan seal.

Every two weeks, 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. 

This week in Highlanders in the News: Find out which six Radford alums were chosen for spots this year on The Roanoker magazine’s “40 Under 40” list of outstanding young local professionals; and longtime lawmen Robby Richardson ’06 and Mark Embrey ’99 now wear the sheriff’s stars in their respective counties.

This week in Highlanders in the News: Grant Anders ’18, who now works for the Baltimore Orioles as a player development analyst, shares the sheer joy of “being a part of wins in the big leagues,” and Alexandria (Virginia) Police Capt. Courtney Ballantine ’00 discusses his summer spent participating in the FBI National Academy, which included a sprint along Quantico’s famed “Yellow Brick Road.”  

Every two weeks, 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.

Every two weeks, 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.