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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
Media Advisory: Radford University to announce enrollment growth at Board of Visitors Meeting
Radford University invites reporters to attend the upcoming Board of Visitors meeting where exciting news about enrollment growth for the fall 2024 semester will be shared. University administration will be available for interviews following the meetin...
Sep 4, 2024, 2:15pm EDT
Media Advisory: Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Exclusive Tour of the Artis Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity
What: Radford University is pleased to invite members of the media to an exclusive tour and later ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly completed Artis Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity. This state-of-the-art facility is the largest aca...
Aug 30, 2024, 12:31pm EDT
Radford University sees significant growth in local enrollment through targeted recruitment efforts
Radford University's strategic focus on local recruitment efforts has yielded impressive results, with a substantial increase in enrollment from high schools and community colleges within a 100-mile radius of the campus. This growth is evident across b...
Aug 29, 2024, 4:46pm EDT
Radford University Subject Matter Expert Guide Fall 2024
Radford University is home to dozens of subject matter experts who stand ready to share their expertise with interested reporters. The Office of Marketing and Communication compiled a list of faculty in each of our seven academic colleges who have know...
Aug 29, 2024, 12:32pm EDT
Media Advisory: Radford University move-in begins today
Radford University faculty and staff will welcome students to campus starting Wednesday, Aug. 15, for the first of three Move-in Days. This is a Highlander tradition to welcome our students for the new academic year. The most students are anticipated t...
Aug 21, 2024, 11:44am EDT
Forbes lists Radford University geospatial intelligence online certificate program among 2024's best
Forbes.com recently selected Radford University's online geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) certificate among the top GIS programs in the United States. In rankings released this summer, Forbes placed Radford University No. 3 on its list of Best GIS Cer...
Aug 20, 2024, 10:59am EDT
Radford University in Roanoke announces inaugural Tartan 5k: A Twilight Run
Radford University is proud to announce the inaugural Tartan 5K: A Twilight Run. This glow run will take place Sept. 20 at the Tinker Creek Greenway in Fallon Park, following a scenic path along the Roanoke River. The race kicks off at 6:15 p.m. The ev...
Aug 12, 2024, 8:00am EDT
Radford University, Virginia Tech partnership accelerates pathway to agricultural and applied economics master's degree
A new partnership between Radford University and Virginia Tech offers students a unique opportunity to fast-track their education. The 4+1 undergraduate/graduate program in Virginia Tech's Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics within the Col...
Jul 17, 2024, 9:00am EDT
