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State funding to support Radford University programs for Pell-eligible students
The State Council of Higher Education in Virginia (SCHEV) has awarded $1.5 million to Radford University to support funding for pilot programs aimed at supporting enrollment and retention for students who are eligible for federal Pell grants. The init...
Feb 5, 2024, 8:00am EST
Radford University creates new College of Nursing, setting a statewide precedent
Radford University's newest college is one that's been deeply rooted in campus academics for 50 years. The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) recently authorized the new College of Nursing, a name change also approved by the Radfor...
Feb 2, 2024, 9:00am EST
Radford University to host relaunched Medicine and Health Sciences Governor's School program
Radford University's Roanoke campus will host the 2024 Summer Residential Governor's School (SRGS) for Medicine and Health Sciences, which is relaunching after a 4-year hiatus. The program is open to rising high school juniors and seniors and will run...
Jan 29, 2024, 11:50am EST
Radford University Earns 10-Year Reaffirmation of Accreditation from SACSCOC
Radford University has completed a successful accreditation process with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earning a 10-year reaffirmation from the SACSCOC Board of Trustees during its annual meeting on ...
Dec 18, 2023, 11:19am EST
Radford University's Economic Impact Study Unveils Pivotal Role in Driving Virginia's Prosperity
In a testament to its unwavering commitment to the commonwealth, Radford University emerges as an economic engine, significantly influencing local, regional and state economies, according to a new economic impact study. The independent study found the ...
Dec 15, 2023, 9:00am EST
Radford University Announces Launch of Provisional to Professional Pathway for Provisionally Licensed K-12 Teachers in Virginia
To create a convenient way for Virginia teachers with provisional licensure to earn full credentials, Radford University is launching the Provisional to Professional Pathway project beginning Dec. 1. Through a collaborative partnership between Radford...
Dec 1, 2023, 9:37am EST
Radford University's Winter Commencement 2023 Speaker: A Trailblazer in Healthcare Leadership
Radford University is honored to welcome Susan Carroll '96, MBA, M.H.A., as the distinguished speaker for the Winter Commencement ceremony, set to inspire the graduating class of 2023. Carroll currently serves as the President of Inova Loudoun Hospita...
Nov 29, 2023, 8:00am EST
MEDIA ADVISORY: Radford University students take on toughest problems at Wicked Festival
What: The Wicked Festival at Radford University Where: Kyle Hall on the Radford University campus When: Thursday, November 9, 5-7:30 p.m. Radford, VA - The Wicked Festival is an interdisciplinary showcase of student problem-solving hosted by the uni...
Nov 8, 2023, 3:29pm EST
Radford University Partners with Southwest Virginia Community College for Honors College Pathway
Radford University and Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) have reached a transfer agreement granting SWCC Honors students guaranteed admission to Radford's Honors College, beginning with the fall semester in 2024. A Memorandum of Understandin...
Nov 1, 2023, 4:07pm EDT
Radford University Commits to Access and Affordability with the Radford Tuition Promise
To offer Virginians better access to higher education, Radford University has introduced the Radford Tuition Promise, a program guaranteeing coverage of tuition costs for residents of the commonwealth with a household Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $10...
Oct 25, 2023, 10:05am EDT