Radford University

10/29/2026

From classroom to career, Radford is creating pathways that help Highlanders get where they’re going.

Radford University and the Virginia State Police have launched a new partnership giving qualified criminal justice seniors the opportunity to begin VSP Basic Trooper School during their final semester while earning internship credit toward their degree.

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Radford University and the Virginia State Police signed an agreement creating a new pathway for qualified criminal justice seniors to begin training at the Virginia State Police Basic Trooper School during their final academic semester.

10/28/2026

From hands-on learning in the field to supporting the next generation of health care professionals and earning national recognition for excellence in academic advising, our students, faculty, staff and alumni continue to make an impact in their classrooms, careers and communities.

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Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students, faculty, staff and alumni.

10/27/2026

Chris Denton ’93, ’95, was the guest speaker Oct. 15 at Radford’s Fall 2026 Truist Leadership Lecture Series, presented by the Davis College of Business and Economics and the Truist Financial Corporation.

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Chris Denton ’93, B.S. ’95, was the guest speaker Oct. 15 at Radford’s Fall 2026 Truist Leadership Lecture Series, presented by the Davis College of Business and Economics and the Truist Financial Corporation.

10/26/2026

From the work happening in our classrooms and communities to the accomplishments of our students, faculty, staff and alumni, Radford Highlanders continue to make a difference wherever they go.

Catch up on this week’s stories featuring Radford students, alumni, faculty and staff:

A recent look at the Radford Safe smartphone app; freshman Mackenzie Bolling’s road to recovery; exploring the artistry of Mary Carroll, M.F.A. ’10; and three new agreements offer community college students bridges into medical studies at Radford.

10/23/2026

There’s nothing quite like the Highlanders Festival.

The 29th annual Radford Highlanders Festival brought bagpipes, Scottish games, live music, Celtic culture and Highlander spirit to campus.

For alumni, students, families and visitors from across the region, the festival continues to be a place to celebrate tradition, make memories and come home to Radford.

After all, it just feels like home.

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The festival is a popular destination to enjoy the excitement of heavyweight games, vibrant music and marketplaces filled with Celtic craft and culture.

10/23/2026

What’s next? For many Highlanders, it starts with a conversation.

Nearly 90 employers joined Radford University’s Fall Career and Internship Fair, connecting students and graduates with opportunities to explore internships, career paths and future employment.

From building professional skills to gaining hands-on experience, Highlanders are preparing for their futures long before graduation day.

The Career and Internship Fair provides a vital link for students to advance in their experience-based education.

10/22/2026

Our Highlanders showed up for the 11th annual Radford Gives Back!

Students, faculty and staff came together to collect food for the Bobcat Backpacks Program, turning a little time and effort into a big impact for children in our community.

Thank you to everyone who came together to serve, support and strengthen the place we call home. 🛡️

10/22/2026

More pathways. More opportunities. A stronger healthcare workforce.

Radford University and Virginia Western Community College have expanded their partnership with three new agreements designed to create seamless pathways for students pursuing careers in medical laboratory science and related fields.

Together, the institutions are helping students continue their education while preparing healthcare professionals to meet the growing needs of communities across Southwest Virginia.

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Virginia Western Community College and Radford University celebrated a strengthened partnership that will enable seamless transfer for students in three health-related programs.

10/21/2026

Big research. Big impact.

For the third consecutive year, Radford University has the nation’s largest institutional representation in the Council on Undergraduate Research’s Scholars Transforming through Research program.

Learn more about the students and faculty representing Radford University in this year’s national cohort.

Radford University students and faculty are once again making their mark on the national undergraduate research stage.

10/20/2026

What if your classroom was the Virginia State Capitol?

Through Radford University’s Virginia Government Simulation, students get the opportunity to experience the legislative process firsthand, researching policy issues, drafting legislation and participating in debate and negotiation alongside students from across Virginia.

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APSA recognized Professor Chapman Rackaway for his efforts to help establish a mock legislature that mimics the procedures of the Virginia General Assembly.