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EMBARGOED NEWS RELEASE: Radford University celebrates historic success of the TOGETHER Campaign
**EMBARGOED NEWS RELEASE** PLEASE EMBARGO UNTIL SATURDAY, OCT. 5 AT 10 P.M. (Photos from closing event will be sent separately at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday evening) Radford University celebrates historic success of the TOGETHER Campaign R...
Oct 4, 2024, 5:00pm EDT
Media Advisory: Radford Gives Back Community Celebration TODAY
TODAY, Oct. 2, Radford University students, faculty and staff will help people in Radford City who are in need of food. They have been busy this month donating, collecting and packing food items for the nineth annual Radford Gives Back event. TODAY at...
Oct 2, 2024, 2:25pm EDT
Radford Highlanders Festival brings culture, fun and tradition
Live performances, vibrant sheepherding demonstrations, mouth-watering food, Scottish crafts, and activities for all ages-along with the thrilling heavyweight games-make the Radford Highlanders Festival a can't-miss event. Mark your calendars for Satur...
Sep 28, 2024, 9:00am EDT
Radford University experts available for interviews on Vice Presidential Debate, NYC Mayor Indictment, and 50th Season of Saturday Night Live
The following professors are available for interviews on the subjects below: The VP debate Radford University professor and chair of the Department of Political Science Chapman Rackaway, is available this week to speak with media on a number of topi...
Sep 27, 2024, 8:00am EDT
Radford University Experts Available for Interviews on Political Violence, Early Voting in Virginia, School Safety, and the Impact of Fed Interest Rate Cuts
Political violence. Plus, early voting in Virginia Radford University professor and chair of the Department of Political Science Chapman Rackaway, is available this week to speak with media on a number of topics, including a second assassination at...
Sep 19, 2024, 8:00am EDT
From campus growth to pop politics: Radford University experts weigh in on enrollment, debates and the Swift Effect
Good morning, These are current Radford University Subject Matter Experts who are available to speak on the following topics: Enrollment Growth Radford University experienced year-over-year growth for the first time since 2019, as fall 2024 prelimin...
Sep 13, 2024, 8:00am EDT
Fall census shows growth in overall enrollment at Radford University
Radford University experienced year-over-year growth for the first time since 2019, as fall 2024 preliminary census figures captured on Sept. 9 revealed a total of 7,686 total students, an increase over the fall 2023 headcount. On the main campus, und...
Sep 12, 2024, 1:23pm EDT
Radford University to host 'A Conversation with Virginia Public Servants' on Sept. 17
Three Virginia General Assembly members - Del. Sam Rasoul (Roanoke), Del. Chris Obenshain (Blacksburg) and Sen. Aaron Rouse (Virginia Beach) - will participate in "A Conversation with Virginia Public Servants" on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 6-8 p.m. inside...
Sep 11, 2024, 10:18am EDT
Radford University grows new enrollment by 31% as schools across the country struggle to attract students
More than 6,000 undergraduate students are enrolled at Radford University's main campus and Radford University Carilion in Roanoke this fall, highlighted by significant growth among new, in-person students. Year-over-year growth from fall 2023 include...
Sep 6, 2024, 10:56am EDT
Radford cuts ribbon on Artis Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity
Radford University celebrated the opening of its new Artis Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity with a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony on Sept. 5, 2024. The new center, which opened to students at the beginning of the 2024 fall semeste...
Sep 5, 2024, 7:14pm EDT