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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
MEDIA ADVISORY: Radford University to host 2026 Spring Commencement ceremonies with special surprises
Radford University will celebrate the Class of 2026 during its Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 1-2, 2026. Members of the media are invited to cover the university's graduate hooding ceremony on Friday and the main undergraduate ceremony on Saturd...
Apr 28, 2026, 10:00am EDT
Radford University experts available: Ticks
Radford University experts are available to speak on the following topics: Jenny Hall leads Ticks In Virginia, an initiative to raise awareness about the dangers of ticks and tick-borne diseases. Hall, an associate professor in the Department of Publi...
Apr 23, 2026, 8:00am EDT
Radford University experts available: Trump vs. Pope; Earth Day topics - drought and sustainability
Radford University faculty experts are available to speak about the following: President Trump's spat with Pope U.S. President Donald Trump's feud with Pope Leo is "essentially two leaders who in one way or another are believed by their strongest su...
Apr 20, 2026, 3:11pm EDT