Radford News

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

Chance Smith, a 2012 graduate of Radford University, credits his alma mater for playing a pivotal role in shaping both his personal and professional journey.

This week in Highlanders in the News: Meet the seven Radford graduates who made The Roanoker magazine’s latest “40 Under 40” list; Senior Director of Advancement Carter Turner serves up some pickleball; and personal trainer Maci Keaton Faulkner ’21 has advice for those hoping for better health in the new year.

Landon Hinton, a proud 2013 graduate of Radford University, knows exactly how the university shaped his journey.

This week: Matt Shields takes charge at Mill Mountain Theatre; Associate Professor of Music Dave Rivers reveals the surprising fuel that drove some of our most beloved Christmas songs into the canon; and Marty Smith ’98 hits the links to cover Tiger Woods’ new TGL golf league.

“Perhaps you were made for such a time as this,” said Nicole Gwanzura ’12, MBA ’13, who runs Education Advancement Consulting. She urged them to be decisive, strategic and selective in their job searches, to formulate educated opinions and to be advocates for themselves.

A regional collaboration that includes Radford University’s Department of Public Health and Healthcare Leadership is receiving nearly $480,000 in federal funding to encourage fruit and vegetable consumption among Medicaid patients for better food security and health outcomes.

The Partners in Excellence luncheon during Radford University’s annual Day of Gratitude is always a special occasion, but this year’s event offered an extra reason to celebrate.