News Releases

Radford University proudly announces the unveiling of our new brand identity, marking an exciting chapter in the institution’s history. The newly revealed Radford University logo, which includes a prominent “R” paired with the iconic Radford red color, visually represents our rich history and forward-thinking spirit.

Radford University’s annual Highlanders Festival took center stage on campus October 14, 2023, with a blissful mixture of sights and sounds and delicious treats.

Radford University is excited to share an initiative that simplifies the application process and offers a streamlined pathway for incoming students.

The HUB at Radford for Economic Development officially opened following a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 17, 2023, hosted by the Radford University Division of Economic Development and Corporate Education and the Radford Chamber of Commerce.

The annual Highlanders Festival celebrates the region’s Scots-Irish heritage and is presented through a partnership between Radford University and the City of Radford. The Oct. 14 festival is open to the public, and admission is free.

Research and professional development opportunities at Radford University have pushed Leah Ellis’ skills and expertise to a higher level, she said, and the junior nutrition and dietetics major from Fredericksburg, Virginia, continues to reap rewards from her work.

Five Radford University students had the unique opportunity to travel to Lisbon, Portugal, to present their research on some of the world’s most perplexing, wicked problems to a distinguished group of researchers and academics at the 10th annual Responsible Management and Education conference.

AnalyticsDegrees.org, a business and data analytics education website, recently released its ranking of the 28 Most Affordable Online MBA Analytics Degree Programs in the United States, and listed the Radford University Davis College of Business and Economics program at No. 11.

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.”