News & Events

  1. Radford University Board of Visitors approves tuition and fees for 2023-2024 academic year »

    4/28/2023

    In a special meeting held on April 28, the Radford University Board of Visitors discussed and voted on the tuition and fees for the 2023–2024 academic year. The Board of Visitors’ primary goal is to maintain the highest standard of education for Radford University students while minimizing the financial burdens on students and addressing increased inflationary pressures.

  2. Highlanders in the News: Week of April 24 »

    4/28/2023

    This week in Highlanders in the News: Sen. Tim Kaine drops by Radford University Carilion; assistant professor and frequent buster-of-myths David S. Anderson, Ph.D., tells National Geographic that Atlantis doesn’t hold water; a new study by LaRon Scott ’02 addresses education and race; Jessica Morrison ’08 preps Pulaski County Schools’ meal plan; and Arianne Bauserman ’03 has a few questions to answer.

  3. Spring Commencement 2023: Rory Croke, School of Nursing »

    4/27/2023

    Radford University Carilion senior nursing student Rory Croke wants to change the system as a whole, combining mental and physical health treatments to help people heal holistically.

  4. Green Team commemorates Earth Week with tree planting by the river »

    4/26/2023

    In the midafternoon on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, during Earth Week, the Radford University Green Team took a small step toward improving the Earth and the lives of its inhabitants by planting a Buckeye, a willow and a River Branch tree between the New River and Dedmon Center.

  5. Spring Commencement 2023: Justine McLaughlin, Artis College of Science and Technology »

    4/25/2023

    During her four years at Radford University, Justine McLaughlin has made many connections on campus with fellow students, faculty, staff and the occasional salamander. 

  6. Spring Commencement 2023: Meagan Cox, College of Visual and Performing Arts »

    4/25/2023

    After four years of working onstage and behind the curtain, theatre major Meagan Cox’s aim remains as straightforward as it is noble: "My main goal with theatre is to touch audiences, to make them feel something. I like to leave them having a better day.”

  7. 4 grad programs named among nation’s best in U.S. News rankings »

    4/25/2023

    U.S. News & World Report released its 2023-24 Best Graduate School Programs rankings on April 25, listing four Radford University programs among the best in the country.

  8. First group of therapy dogs graduate during inaugural Barkalaureate  »

    4/24/2023

    Tartan Tails is Radford University's animal therapy program, which supports the well-being of the university community. Four-legged "students" first complete professional training, then are celebrated as the newest members of the program.

  9. Traditions Week offers something for all Radford undergraduates  »

    4/24/2023

    The event began as a single day in 2018 but has rapidly expanded to cover six days and celebrate freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as students at Radford University Carilion in Roanoke.

  10. Professor discusses bird-window collision research on With Good Reason »

    4/21/2023

    The “With Good Reason” public radio program is currently airing an interview with Radford University Professor of Biology Karen Powers about her research examining the prevention of bird-window collisions.

  11. Radford’s therapy dog team, Tartan Tails, will expand its numbers and efforts »

    4/21/2023

    First Lady Kay Danilowicz’s team currently includes two therapy dogs, but plans are in the works to raise that number to eight by the fall. 

  12. Highlander Highlights: Week of April 17 »

    4/21/2023

    Every two weeks, Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary research happening on campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students and faculty.