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Radford University father-son duo graduating together, find home in respiratory therapy
For Donald Tinsley and Brandon Williams, studying in the respiratory therapy program at Radford University Carilion (RUC) in Roanoke is a family affair. Donald is Brandon's father, and the duo will both graduate with their Bachelor of Science degrees a...
May 7, 2025, 8:00am EDT
Media Advisory: Radford University Hosts Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies
Radford University will celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2025 during Spring Commencement ceremonies scheduled for Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10. This year, nearly 1,400 students will graduate from Radford University, representing a ...
May 6, 2025, 12:13pm EDT
Radford University design students collaborate with developer to reimagine downtown spaces
Senior interior design students at Radford University have been lending their creative talents to the revitalization of the city's east-side downtown corridor through a dynamic partnership with local developer Taylor Hollow Management. Their contribut...
May 5, 2025, 8:00am EDT
Experts Available: Shrinking Economy; Trump's First 100 Days; Food Insecurity; National Wildfire Awareness Month
Radford University professors are available to speak about the following: Radford University expert explains shrinking economy The U.S. economy shrank at an annual pace of 0.3% from the beginning of January to the end of March. First-quarter growth s...
May 1, 2025, 12:16pm EDT
Radford University Celebrates Inaugural Teacher Apprentices Cohort on National Apprenticeship Day
Radford University's College of Education and Human Development, in partnership with the Southwest Virginia Teacher Apprenticeship Consortium, will celebrate the completion of its inaugural class of six teacher apprentices on National Apprenticeship Da...
Apr 29, 2025, 2:47pm EDT
HAPPENING TODAY: Radford University Interior Design Students to Present Community-Focused Concepts for Downtown Revitalization
What: Revitalizing Radford: A Retail & Business Design Charrette Radford University Interior Design Senior students will present their design proposals for two available commercial properties in Radford's east-side downtown corridor. The community i...
Apr 29, 2025, 2:35pm EDT
Rachel Marie-Crane Williams named dean of Radford University's College of Visual and Performing Arts
Radford University has appointed Rachel Marie-Crane Williams, Ph.D., as dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA), effective July 10. Williams brings extensive experience as an interdisciplinary arts scholar and administrator to Radford...
Apr 28, 2025, 2:00pm EDT
Kwabena Osei-Sarpong '05 to speak at Radford University 2025 Spring Commencement
Kwabena Osei-Sarpong, a 2005 graduate of Radford University and global leader in clean energy innovation, returns to campus this spring as the keynote speaker for Radford's 2025 Spring Commencement ceremonies May 9-10. Osei-Sarpong is the founder and ...
Apr 23, 2025, 8:00am EDT
Radford University Earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly School - Gold Designation
This week, Radford University earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly School - Gold designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More t...
Apr 11, 2025, 8:00am EDT
Radford University professors bridge STEM and music for early learners
Jennifer McDonel, an associate professor of music at Radford University and the Director of Music Education, has spent many years studying the connection between music and mathematics, especially in early childhood. Her work demonstrates how music can ...
Apr 7, 2025, 1:44pm EDT
