August 29, 2025

Radford University is ranked #35 in a recent Forbes ranking of the best employers in Virginia.

The Radford University Department of Student Recreation and Wellness invites all University students, employees and families to join the annual Highlander Float on Sunday, Aug. 31, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Arrival by 2 p.m. is required since the float can last up to one hour, depending on the river current.

Part of the Radford Welcome Weeks series of events, this fun activity allows you to glide down the New River with friends, laughter and inflatables. Tubes and flotation devices are provided.  

Participants can park in Lot Z near the Dedmon Center to check in and enjoy an afternoon of fun. Shuttles will depart for the launch site every 15 minutes. Remember to wear shoes you don’t mind getting dirty and bring a dry bag for personal items. After floating, stick around for food, music and a water slide.

Radford University President Bret Danilowicz and First Lady Kay Danilowicz, in partnership with the Radford University Art Museum and the Public Art Committee, cordially invite the entire Highlander community to “A Conversation with Charlie Brouwer” on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Performance Hub in the Artis Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity. The event will consist of an artist talk from 3:30-4:15 p.m., followed by a reception from 4:15-5:30 p.m.

Participants will have the opportunity to meet the artist and celebrate Radford University’s newest public art installation of his sculptures.

The Radford University Office of Undergraduate Research (OURS) has announced the creation of a new way to support student-faculty research across campus in all disciplines. The OURS Student Seed Grant provides up to $500 to help undergraduate students launch new research projects. This small grant is designed to help students take those first steps exploring a new creative idea.

Any Radford University student in Radford or Roanoke working on a new mentored undergraduate research project can apply.

Funding must follow guidelines for the use of E&G funds and can be used in a variety of ways, including:

Note: These grants are not intended for existing projects, conference travel or class assignments.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, starting at the end of August. OURS will continue reviewing until all available funds are awarded or until Feb. 28, 2026.

All Radford University employees are invited to come together for Socials at Selu events this fall at the Selu Conservancy. These monthly employee socials will feature snacks, non-alcoholic beverages and live music. A cash bar will be available.

The events will be on the following Thursdays:

These events are sponsored by the Radford University Office of the President.

Radford University Academic Technologies is offering training opportunities on the topics below in September. Training is open to all employees and students. All sessions are in Walker Hall 275 on the main campus, with the option to join remotely. Click on a session title below to learn more, including available dates and times and information on registering.

The Radford University College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) will host the following art events in September. Both events are free and open to the public.

As a reminder, Radford University is sponsoring two more upcoming Salem Red Sox games in September. We are excited to be part of the action and invite all employees and their loved ones to join us for America’s national pastime.

Radford is one of the sponsors supporting theme nights honoring our first responder communities, as well as our furry friends. The Salem Red Sox are offering discounted tickets to Radford University employees and alumni. 

So, get your tickets, stop by our table to say hello, grab some Radford swag and enjoy a night at the ballpark.

You can see the entire Salem Red Sox schedule on their website.

The Mid-day Music series of free informal lunchtime concerts returns on Wednesday, Sept. 3, from 12:15-12:45 p.m. in the Artis Center atrium. Erica Sipes will perform a piano set entitled “Singing through the Piano.” Bring a lunch and your Highlander friends and enjoy something unique. Everyone is invited.

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program’s 2026-2027 Competition is now open. The Radford University McGlothlin Center for Global Education and Engagement encourages you to consider advancing your faculty professional development by applying to one of the many prestigious Fulbright opportunities.

Types of awards include:

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers over 400 awards in more than 135 countries for U.S. citizens to teach, conduct research and conduct professional projects around the world. College and university faculty, as well as artists and professionals from a wide range of fields, can join over 400,000 Fulbrighters who have come away with enhanced skills, new connections and greater mutual understanding.

For more information, contact Ismael Betancourt, Assistant Provost for Global Education and Engagement.