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Radford Highlanders Festival brings Highland Games, music and Celtic traditions to campus Oct. 10
You are invited to cover the 2026 Radford Highlanders Festival on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Radford University. A partnership between Radford University and the City of Radford, the free festival brings thousands of people to campus each fall for a day ce...
Oct 5, 2026, 9:00am EDT
Radford University builds Virginia's largest public transfer network, redefining access to four-year degrees
For generations of Virginia students, transferring from a community college to a four-year university has felt like navigating a maze of lost credits, mismatched curricula and bureaucratic friction. Radford University has changed that narrative for go...
Sep 30, 2026, 1:39pm EDT
Radford University earns top 20 ranking in U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges
Radford University has earned a place among the top 20 regional universities in the South in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, along with high marks for its value, support for veterans and standing among public universities. ...
Sep 24, 2026, 8:00am EDT
Radford University opens doors to future nurses with expanded direct admission
At a time when the need for highly skilled nurses continues to grow, Radford University is opening the door for more high-achieving students to turn their interest in healthcare into a career. Beginning with incoming freshmen in August 2027, students...
Sep 17, 2026, 10:25am EDT
Radford University experts available: Data Centers, AI and Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
Radford University professors are available to speak on the following topics: Radford history professor helps bring Theodore Roosevelt to life As the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library prepared to open on July 4, 2026, curators worked tirelessl...
Sep 15, 2026, 11:19am EDT
Media Advisory: Radford University to dedicate Virginia Credit Union Financial Success Center
Radford University will dedicate the new Virginia Credit Union Financial Success Center on Thursday, Sept. 17, recognizing a partnership focused on strengthening financial well-being for students, the university community and residents throughout the N...
Sep 14, 2026, 3:56pm EDT
Central Virginia Community College joins Radford University's Tartan Transfer, opening new pathways for students in its 60th anniversary year
As Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) celebrates 60 years of transforming lives across Lynchburg and the surrounding region, the college is opening an exciting new chapter for its students. CVCC has signed a Tartan Transfer partnership agreement...
Sep 11, 2026, 12:00pm EDT
Radford University marks third consecutive year of enrollment growth
Radford University continues to demonstrate sustained enrollment momentum, marking its third consecutive year of growth and reaching 7,917 students for fall 2026. Total enrollment increased by 80 students, or more than 1%, from fall 2025 and is up 105...
Sep 11, 2026, 8:15am EDT
Radford University brings regional economic and business leaders together to advance growth in the New River and Roanoke valleys
What makes the New River and Roanoke valleys such special places to call home, and what will it take to keep it that way? That question was at the heart of a conversation Sept. 10 at Radford University, where state and regional leaders came together...
Sep 10, 2026, 3:37pm EDT
Outdoor recreation takes center stage as Radford University summit explores its economic impact
Radford University will host AdventureWorks: An Outdoor Economy Summit on Wednesday, Sept. 9, bringing together state and regional leaders to explore how Virginia's trails, rivers, parks and other outdoor assets can drive tourism, attract talent, suppo...
Sep 8, 2026, 11:32am EDT