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Thanks to the strong support from students, faculty, staff, alumni and fans, Radford rose to the top for its incredible access to outdoor recreation, thriving campus culture and commitment to adventure. With the New River and Blue Ridge Mountains as our backyard, there's no better place to learn and explore.
August 27, 2025
The new semester kicked off Aug. 20-22 with hourly arrivals, students making themselves at home, a stirring convocation ceremony and an epic overhead portrait of the Class of 2029.
August 26, 2025
Mary Paniagua-Ugarte ’24 is passionate about giving, especially to those who live in the community that raised her.
Radford University has been awarded a $60,000 grant from the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI), marking the university’s second award from the organization.
August 25, 2025
Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Nine students from the M.O.T. program traveled to Germany this past spring for a study abroad experience focused on global health, cultural understanding and the historical foundations of occupational therapy practice.
August 22, 2025
Through a recent agreement between the schools, Radford will guarantee two graduate seats each year for Roanoke students interested in athletic training.
August 12, 2025
Radford University President Bret Danilowicz has been appointed to serve on the Board of Trustees for the Senator Frank M. Ruff, Jr. Center for Rural Virginia.
August 12, 2025
Connecting with others. That’s the purpose of Quest, Radford’s summer orientation program designed to kickstart a smooth transition to campus for incoming students.