July 12, 2024

Thanks to an integrated effort by a whole host of campus partners, Radford University has generated greater interest and engagement among prospective students. This has resulted in increased applications and deposits for the 2024-25 academic year. As a result of these intentional efforts, enrollment for the upcoming year will increase over the 2023-24 academic year, and we look forward to welcoming these additional students to our campuses.

To respond to the needs of our first-year, transfer and returning students in the midst of this growing enrollment, the university has decided use Muse Hall for student housing this year. While increased enrollment is good news for the university, Housing and Residential Life did not anticipate housing students in Muse Hall this year. They will be taking steps to ensure a high-quality and engaging experience for all our residential students, regardless of their location.

In the coming weeks, we will begin communicating this news to students. If students have any questions or concerns about their housing assignment, please ask them to contact Housing and Residential Life at housing@radford.edu or 540-831-5375.

We’re just a few weeks away from the start of the fall 2024 semester, and lots of events are already being planned to welcome our Highlanders home to campus. Note the events listed below and mark your calendars to join us for all the fun. You can also keep on top of upcoming events via the Highlander Events calendar on the website and through RU Involved. 

The Office of Student Affairs in Roanoke is hosting the inaugural Tartan 5K: A Twilight Run on Friday, Sept. 20, beginning at 6:15 p.m.

The start line will be on the Tinker Creek Greenway at Fallon Park, 2116 Dale Ave. SE, in Roanoke.

You can run or walk in this timed glo-race. Bring your family, friends and dogs for all the fun and stick around after the race for tropical ice and activities.

The registration fee is $30 per participant, but discounts are available for Radford students, faculty and staff.

Feeling those summertime blahs and wondering what to do? The City of Radford offers lots of opportunities to get out and do something fun.

There are still several concerts left in the City of Radford Summer Concert Series, including these upcoming events.

You can also visit the Radford Farmer’s Market to get the freshest produce and other goodies in the NRV. The market takes place at 600 Unruh Drive in the Glencoe Museum Field on Saturdays, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 12, rain or shine.

As we begin the new fiscal year, the Office of Procurement and Contracts would like to highlight the following updates for entering requisitions in eVA:

Our Turn is an opportunity for faculty, staff and professionals to come together as a teaching and learning community to discuss best teaching practices, participate in essential training, learn about and experiment with new technologies and become informed about new initiatives on campus. 

On Thursday, Aug. 15, Our Turn will host workshops and presentations via Zoom. On Friday, Aug. 16 you are invited to attend special workshops and presentations on the main campus with Eugene Naughton '89, president of Dollywood Parks, who will offer insights on building community and cultivating an excellent and welcoming experience for students and all stakeholders. More details on those events will be shared soon.

The Center for Career & Talent Development (CCTD) has announced that the new application cycle for students to apply for funding through the Highlander Works Internship program opened on July 1 and closes on Aug. 28. Students may apply for up to $5,000 to help them finance unpaid or lower paid internships.

The application information is available on the CCTD website.

If you are working with students who may be interested, direct them to Debbie Fenderson, Center for Career & Talent Development, at dfenderson@radford.edu for additional information.