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MEDIA ADVISORY: Radford University to Host First-Ever First Year Float on the New River This Sunday
Who and What: New Highlanders will meet Sunday to begin a new tradition. New students - both freshman and transfer students - will celebrate their first year at Radford with a mile-long float down the New River. The event begins and ends in parking lot...
Aug 26, 2022, 6:27pm EDT
Media Advisory: Radford University's Annual Move-In is August 18 - 20
Radford University faculty and staff will welcome students to campus Thursday, Aug. 18, for the first of three Move-in Days. This is a Highlander tradition to welcome our students for the new academic year. Who: Radford University students, faculty, s...
Aug 17, 2022, 2:39pm EDT
Radford University and Skanska Celebrate Topping-Out Milestone of Artis Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity Project
Skanska announced the "topping-out" milestone on Radford University's new Artis Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity (CAIC). Located in Radford, VA, the 178,000-square-foot building will replace the existing space for the College of Visual and...
Jul 22, 2022, 10:24am EDT
Media Advisory: Topping Out Ceremony for new academic building in construction
Radford University will hold a topping out ceremony to mark a milestone in the construction of its new Artis Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity on Friday, July 22, at 10 a.m. with a beam signing event earlier at 9:15 a.m. Topping off is a tr...
Jul 18, 2022, 5:22pm EDT
Radford University Police Department Pledges to Advance Women in Policing
In June 2022, the Radford University Police Department signed on to the 30x30 Pledge - a series of low- and no-cost actions policing agencies can take to improve the representation and experiences of women in law enforcement. The activities help polici...
Jul 8, 2022, 11:53am EDT
Governor appoints new members to the Radford University Board of Visitors
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced the appointment of four new members to four-year terms on the Radford University Board of Visitors. The appointments include Jeanne Armentrout of Fincastle, Virginia; Jennifer Wishon Gilbert of Mount Jackson, Virginia;...
Jul 7, 2022, 3:47pm EDT
Danilowicz begins duties as eighth president of Radford University
Today Bret Danilowicz, Ph.D., officially began his role as the eighth president of Radford University. The Radford University Board of Visitors announced Danilowicz's selection as the president-elect in December. A strong advocate of shared governance ...
Jul 1, 2022, 8:00am EDT
Radford University hires Marten denBoer as interim provost
Marten L. denBoer, Ph.D., has been named Radford University's interim provost for the 2022-2023 academic year, effective July 1. His appointment comes after search and interview process that included members of the university cabinet, the academic affa...
Jun 23, 2022, 8:05am EDT
Radford University hires deans for Artis College of Science and Technology and the College of Visual and Performing Arts
Radford University names Steven Bachrach, Ph.D., dean of Artis College and Stephanie Caulder, Ph.D., dean of College of Visual and Performing Arts Following an extensive national search, Radford University has selected Steven Bachrach, Ph.D., for the ...
Jun 22, 2022, 9:00am EDT
Radford University named a 2022-2023 College of Distinction
Radford University has been named a College of Distinction for 2022-2023 for its commitment to empowering students' success through engagement, innovation and support as they follow their educational paths. In addition, Radford University was named on...
Jun 21, 2022, 9:00am EDT