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Appalachian Power Foundation invests $100,000 to advance rural health at Radford University
A $100,000 grant from the Appalachian Power Foundation will help Radford University expand access to healthcare in rural communities while providing students with hands-on experiences that prepare them to serve where they are needed most. The grant pr...
Aug 31, 2026, 1:29pm EDT
Resource for reporters: Radford University subject matter experts
As news develops across Virginia and beyond, Radford University faculty members are available to provide expert analysis, context and commentary for your reporting. Our online Subject Matter Experts Guide includes scholars with expertise in a wide ran...
Aug 28, 2026, 8:00am EDT
Radford Community Fest brings live music, 100+ vendors and family activities to downtown Radford Saturday
Radford University and the City of Radford will welcome the community to downtown Radford this Saturday, Aug. 22, for the annual Radford Community Fest, a free celebration bringing together the university, the city and communities from throughout the r...
Aug 19, 2026, 4:34pm EDT
Radford University selects Ashley Wells as assistant vice president for health sciences
Radford University has selected Ashley Wells as assistant vice president for health sciences, following a national search. She will begin her duties on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Wells will report to Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs B...
Aug 18, 2026, 4:41pm EDT
Radford University welcomes students back to campus for 2026 Move-In
Radford University will welcome students and their families to campus this week as Highlanders move into residence halls ahead of the start of the fall semester. Move-In will bring plenty of activity across campus as students unload vehicles, settle i...
Aug 17, 2026, 5:21pm EDT
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