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Radford University achieves enrollment milestone

Radford University continues to demonstrate strong momentum in student enrollment, meeting and exceeding goals for the 2024-25 academic year. Following last year's record-breaking new student enrollment, Radford has sustained that growth with gains ac...
Sep 12, 2025, 8:00am EDT

Radford University experts available: job hugging; protecting Virginia's native species

Radford University subject matter experts are available to talk on the following topics: Job hugging More and more Americans are skipping the trend of job hopping and opting for a more secure approach, job hugging, as worries about job security and ...
Sep 5, 2025, 8:00am EDT
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Radford University celebrates growing philanthropy, engagement and impact

Radford University's Division of Advancement and Alumni Relations (formerly University Advancement) closed fiscal year 2025 with record giving and impact, marking another successful year of philanthropic support and alumni engagement. The Radford comm...
Sep 4, 2025, 3:56pm EDT
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Radford University receives second Commonwealth Cyber Initiative Award to expand cybersecurity workforce development in Southwest Virginia

Radford University has been awarded a $60,000 grant from the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI), marking the university's second award from the organization. The funding will support the continuation and expansion of the Professional Accelerated Cyber...
Aug 26, 2025, 8:00am EDT

Media Advisory: Radford Community Fest unites city and campus for a day of celebration

Radford Community Fest is a free community celebration featuring over 100 local vendors, food trucks, live music, street performers and community engagement along East Main Street in downtown Radford. All are welcome including families, students, commu...
Aug 20, 2025, 8:00am EDT

Media Advisory: Radford University welcomes students back during move-in days

The Radford University community will welcome students to campus starting Wednesday, Aug. 20, for the first of three move-in days in Radford and Roanoke. This is a Highlander tradition to welcome our students for the new academic year. The most student...
Aug 18, 2025, 12:00pm EDT
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Radford University experts available: school cell phone policy; Gubernatorial race

Radford University professors are available to speak on the following topics: Virginia's new bell-to-bell school cell phone policy As students return to school in Virginia, a new policy requires them to turn off their cell phones throughout the sch...
Aug 18, 2025, 8:00am EDT
Chapman Rackaway, Ph.D.

Radford University president appointed to Senator Frank M. Ruff, Jr. Center for Rural Virginia Board of Trustees

Radford University President Bret Danilowicz has been appointed by the Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates to serve on the Board of Trustees for the Senator Frank M. Ruff, Jr. Center for Rural Virginia, a nonpartisan organization focused on stre...
Aug 13, 2025, 8:00am EDT
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Virginia Board of Education approves New River Valley Governor's School to be housed at Radford University

The Virginia Board of Education has unanimously approved the creation of the New River Valley Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities, marking the first new Governor's School approved in the commonwealth since 2009. The innovative academic-year, ...
Aug 8, 2025, 3:04pm EDT
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Radford University receives $600K grant to launch Highlander Center for Character and Public Impact

Radford University has been awarded a $604,396 grant from the Educating Character Initiative (ECI) through the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University. This three-year Institutional Impact Grant will help the university expand it...
Jul 17, 2025, 8:00am EDT
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About Radford University

Radford University is a comprehensive public university that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs, as well as its sustainability initiatives. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful 211-acre American classical campus, Radford offers students many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom. With over 300 clubs and organizations, Radford University offers many opportunities for student engagement, leadership development and community service.

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