Recent News
Retention rates of Radford University students soar
After the announcement of the Radford Tuition Promise, Radford University experienced a surge in enrollment of both new freshmen and transfer students. Those new students and continuing students are being retained at rates higher than most public unive...
Feb 14, 2025, 11:29am EST
Radford University celebrates 2024 Winter Commencement
Radford University celebrated the achievements of 562 students during its 2024 Winter Commencement ceremonies, held on Dec. 13 and 14 in Bondurant Auditorium. Graduates were recognized across three key events: a graduate commencement and hooding ceremo...
Dec 14, 2024, 3:42pm EST
Radford University experts available to discuss economics, politics, holiday songs and movies
Radford University professors are available to talk about the following topics: December is here, and so are the classic Christmas songs that have played over the radio and public places for years during the holiday season. Many of these classic secul...
Dec 9, 2024, 8:00am EST
Radford University experts available to discuss political disruptions, economic policy and post-election workplace stress
Radford University professors are available to talk about the following topics: On Thursday, former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration to become the next attorney general of the United States. Gaetz was president-elect...
Nov 22, 2024, 1:13pm EST
From first-generation graduate to CEO: Nicole Gwanzura returns to Radford as Winter Commencement speaker
After finding success inspiring others to pursue fulfilling careers in higher education, Radford University alumna Nicole Gwanzura '12, MBA '13, will share her strategies for living a fulfilling life after college as the keynote speaker for Winter Comm...
Nov 20, 2024, 8:00am EST
Vinod Chachra IMPACT Lab at Radford University hosts region 7 CTE directors meeting
On Friday, November 8, 2024, the Vinod Chachra IMPACT Lab at Radford University hosted the Region 7 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Directors Meeting. The event brought together leaders from across the region to discuss pressing issues in CTE and ...
Nov 8, 2024, 5:15pm EST
Radford University launches Tartan Transfer program, expanding opportunities for Virginia community college students
Radford University is excited to announce the launch of the Tartan Transfer program, a new initiative designed to streamline the transfer process for students from eight Virginia Community College System (VCCS) schools. This program will create an a...
Nov 6, 2024, 3:17pm EST
Media Advisory: Radford University signing ceremony for Tartan Transfer program
Radford University invites reporters to attend a signing ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, to celebrate the official launch of the Tartan Transfer program. This new initiative will provide a seamless pathway for students from eight Virginia Communit...
Nov 4, 2024, 4:35pm EST
Election analysis, media endorsements and fresh perspectives: Radford faculty available for interviews
Radford University professors are available to talk about the following topics: Election day is less than a week away... Radford University professor and chair of the Department of Political Science Chapman Rackaway, is available this week to speak w...
Oct 31, 2024, 8:00am EDT
Media Advisory: Radford University to host Highlanders Vote, a two-day election event
Radford University's College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences and the SMART Lab will host Highlanders Vote: Road to the Ballot Box, a two-day series of panels, discussions, interactive activities, and an election watch party on November 4-5, 2024....
Oct 30, 2024, 9:00am EDT