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Senior nursing student and soccer player Noah Haddad comes from a family of healthcare professionals, so he always knew that he wanted to pursue a healthcare career. After being recruited to play soccer at Radford University—his father's alma mater—he discovered the Nursing program. Four years later, he's preparing for graduation and a nursing career.

Radford University has achieved gold status as a Military Friendly School and a Military Spouse Friendly School.

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 year, the number of students and guests registered for the three events brought nearly 3,000 people to the Radford and Roanoke locations – the largest group in university history.

Traditions Week marks milestones and celebrates the accomplishments of Radford University students.

Senior College of Nursing student Laura Ratcliffe began her education at Radford University thinking she wanted to work with geriatric patients. Four years later, she finds herself on the opposite end of the care spectrum.

“By the end of this year, we will become a $4 billion company,” Smith, the president and CFO of K-VA-T Food Stores, told the crowd at the April 4 event in Kyle Hall. In the face of such success, however, he maintains a humble designation for himself: “I'm a second-generation grocer."

This week in Highlanders in the News: Sophomore Kyle Burns on bouncing back into Highlander basketball; Virginia Business magazine drops in on Radford University's Hub; director T.C. Johnstone '96 returns to campus with his latest documentary; and a new program helps student interns cover costs.

Hundreds of Highlanders and community members gathered on the Center for the Sciences patio and parking lot in hopes of catching a glimpse of the rare solar eclipse on April 8.

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. 

On Tuesday, April 9, Radford University’s Performance Series will host one of the most unique and interesting acts to ever grace the Bondurant Auditorium stage.

When it comes to getting involved and helping others, Yajuwamungu Bora, a junior at Radford University, has set an example as a role model through his work engaging and uplifting his peers.