News Archive

The Radford University Board of Visitors, at its meeting Friday, June 5, unanimously elected Dale S. Ardizzone ’85, M.S. ’86, to serve as rector and re-elected Jennifer Wishon Gilbert as vice rector.

Youssef Bouzidi ’99 carries his tennis skills into the realm of pickleball; MBA student Zach Van Curen ’25 enjoys some poolside employment; the Roanoke Ballet Theatre’s longest-tenured dancer, LeeAnn Elder ’14, opts for a change of pace; and students Sydney Caban and JaMiya Smith each collect a pair of scholarships.

A Radford University occupational therapy student is taking their expertise to the global stage through work with the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.

Radford University Athletics is launching a donor recognition program designed to strengthen donor engagement, provide greater clarity around athletics philanthropy and create meaningful recognition opportunities.

Radford University’s College of Education and Human Development has earned full accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.

A new ARC grant will help Radford University explore how artificial intelligence can support workforce training, job growth and economic opportunity in southwest Virginia.

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, staff, alumni and faculty.

The Radford University Board of Visitors will hold its quarterly meeting on June 5, 2026 beginning at 9 a.m. in Kyle Hall, Room 340.

Six high school students graduate from EMT pilot program as Radford emergency services sees continued growth and momentum.

Senior biology major Peggy Clark has recently penned about a half dozen scholarly online articles that offer her conservation-minded perspectives on the typical ‘villains’ of the animal kingdom, the predators.

David Boothe of Tazewell, Virginia, netted a $1,000 scholarship from the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants, while Jacob Crewell from Richmond, Virginia, took the $750 prize. A large component of the award involves writing an essay about goals and future plans.

Professor, student explore research options for Highlanders in South America.