Radford University has received applications from 46 states this year. The only states not represented are Montana, Idaho, Wyoming and North Dakota. So, if you know any prospective students in those states, steer them to the Office of Admissions ASAP!
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Radford University named the
Top Adventure College for the
second straight year |
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Adventure is part of the Radford experience! For the second year in a row, Radford University has earned the title of Top Adventure College from Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine, and it’s easy to see why.
From hikes and river paddles to weekends biking on the trails, Highlanders know how to make the most of the outdoors. Here’s to another year of exploring.
Thanks to all who supported us each round of the competition and be sure to check out our video celebrating this year’s win.
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2026 Open Enrollment is live
through May 29 |
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The annual open enrollment period for health insurance and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) runs through Friday, May 29. Elections made during this period and changes to your premiums, health benefits and FSAs will take effect Wednesday, July 1.
All the information you need to help make an informed decision regarding your health plan needs for you and your family can be found on the Virginia Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) Annual Open Enrollment 2026-27 webpage. Election forms can be returned to the Radford University Office of Human Resources in Walker 206 or to the HR Benefits SendSecure inbox. Please do not send sensitive personal information via standard email.
You can connect with the Radford University benefits team at benefits@radford.edu for any questions regarding the 2026-2027 open enrollment period.
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Update your professional headshot
on May 27 on the main campus |
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The Radford University Office of Marketing and Communication will offer professional headshot photo sessions on Wednesday, May 27, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the main campus for new employees who need a directory photo and current employees who wish to update their photos.
The photo studio is located next to the Marketing and Communication suite on the first floor of Martin Hall. No appointment is required for these makeup day sessions.
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The Office of Marketing and Communication schedules days for headshot photos at the start of each semester, then some makeup days at mid-semester and one day during the summer break. Due to demand for photography services year-round, we are not able to take drop-ins.
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Maker Mondays: Help us welcome
new students this fall by making
Highlander Hearts |
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Join Radford University’s Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) on Mondays throughout June and July from noon to 1 p.m. in the CITL iLab, McConnell Library 270, for a summer of creativity, connection and community.
Each week will feature an exploration of a different crafting technique while creating hearts to share. Make one to take home and another to donate as part of our “Highlander Hearts” initiative – a partnership with the Office of Alumni Relations to welcome new students to campus on the first day of classes by gifting them a handmade heart.
No crafting experience needed, and all skill levels are welcome. Bring your lunch and relax while learning something new, connecting with others and helping create a warm welcome for incoming Radford students.
The summer schedule for Maker Mondays will be:
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- June 1 – Metal Embossing
- June 8 – Crochet
- June 15 – Origami
- June 22 – Rock Painting
- June 29 – Button Making
- July 13 – Decoupage
- July 20 – Slow Stitch
- July 27 – Fiber Art
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Fiscal year-end deadline reminder:
June 5, 2026
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To ensure that expenses are properly charged to the current fiscal year (2026) budget, please note the following important deadline.
All of the following must be completed no later than Friday, June 5, 2026:
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Receipt of goods and/or services by the department
- Receipt of the vendor’s invoice by Accounts Payable
- Completion of an eVA receiving report by the department
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This deadline applies to:
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Emburse expense reports
- Transactions funded by E&G, auxiliary enterprises and grants/contracts funds
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Timely completion of these steps is essential to ensure charges are applied to fiscal year 2026. Please plan accordingly to meet this deadline.
For more information, contact Amanda Melton, accounts payable supervisor, at amelton@radford.edu or 540-831-7617.
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Administrative/Professional Faculty
performance evaluation step
reminder – Supervisor Evaluations
and Reviewer Approval |
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Administrative/professional (A/P) faculty performance evaluations transitioned to the “Supervisor Evaluation” step in the PageUp Performance Management system on May 21 and are due by Saturday, May 30.
Once the supervisor evaluation is complete, the system will automatically transition to the “Reviewer Approval” step, where the reviewer on the plan must review and approve the plan by Tuesday, June 9.
If you have questions about a performance plan, please contact hr@radford.edu and include “Performance Management” in the subject line of your email.
For information on performance management, including training resources for how to interact with the PageUp system, please visit the Performance Management webpage.
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University Libraries recognizes
Laura Link as Libraries Champion |
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University Libraries congratulates Laura Link, program director and assistant professor of Medical Laboratory Science, for being selected as this year’s Libraries Champion during the annual Winesett Awards.
The libraries are extremely grateful for Laura’s lifelong dedication to libraries and her commitment and enthusiasm for Radford University’s libraries.
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This week’s news at Radford |
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Find out how Radford students, faculty and staff are finding their place and shaping tomorrow – together.
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