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Media Advisory: Radford University CARES Mobile Health Clinic to host back-to-school physical event Thursday
The Radford University CARES Mobile Health Clinic will host a Back-to-School Physical Event to help area students prepare for the upcoming school year by providing school physicals. Reporters are invited to attend to capture video, photography and int...
Jul 22, 2026, 6:12pm EDT
Radford University expands affordable pathways into the teaching profession
Radford University is expanding two affordable and flexible pathways to help more people enter the teaching profession and earn full licensure in Virginia. Through a state grant of more than $130,000 and a newly approved reduced course rate, the unive...
Jul 17, 2026, 9:00am EDT
Radford University awarded ARC POWER grant to develop AI-driven workforce roadmap for the New River Valley
Radford University awarded ARC POWER grant to develop AI-driven workforce roadmap for the New River Valley Radford University has been awarded $97,472 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for a new planning initiative focused on how artificial...
Jun 5, 2026, 3:29pm EDT
Adam Barger selected to lead Radford Online learning programs
Adam Barger, Ph.D., has been selected as assistant vice president of Radford Online, following a rigorous search process. He will begin his duties on May 25, 2026. This is a newly created position, reporting to Provost and Senior Vice President for A...
May 14, 2026, 8:00am EDT
Radford University sets record for nursing graduates during 2025-26 academic year
Radford University awarded approximately 350 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees during the 2025-26 academic year, marking the highest number of BSN degrees conferred in the university's history. The achievement places Radford among the larges...
May 13, 2026, 1:00pm EDT
Media Advisory: Radford University to unveil CARES Mobile Health Clinic
Radford University will host a special key hand-off ceremony and launch event for the new CARES Mobile Health Clinic (MHC) on Friday, May 15, recognizing the clinic's transition into active community service across Southwest Virginia. The event will c...
May 13, 2026, 8:00am EDT
Radford University sets record for nursing graduates during 2025-26 academic year
Radford University awarded approximately 350 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees during the 2025-26 academic year, marking the highest number of BSN degrees conferred in the university's history. The achievement places Radford among the larges...
May 12, 2026, 3:02pm EDT
Radford University and Dolly Parton celebrates Class of 2026 at Spring Commencement
Radford University celebrated its Class of 2026 during Spring Commencement ceremonies held May 1-2, highlighted by an inspiring address from alumnus Eugene Naughton '89, president of The Dollywood Company. A total of 1,427 students participated in thi...
May 2, 2026, 2:45pm EDT
Radford University experts available: Former FBI Director James Comey's indictment
Former FBI Director James Comey made his first courtroom appearance Wednesday, one day after being indicted by a federal grand jury on counts of making a threat against the president and transmitting a threat across state lines. The allegations inv...
Apr 30, 2026, 8:00am EDT
Radford University announces formation of Center for Rural Health Partner Council, plans to establish new center
Radford University is partnering with leading organizations across Southwest and Southside Virginia to form the Center for Rural Health Partner Council, focused on addressing workforce needs, expanding access to care and tackling persistent health disp...
Apr 29, 2026, 4:00pm EDT