Radford University News

As a young boy growing up in a small town in Indiana, Mike Whitaker loved horses and dreamed of someday becoming an engineer because he liked to 'tinker with things.' But as he grew older, he also became spiritual, after years of attending church services.

Musica Viva wanted to showcase the composer's lesser-known works. Violinists Benedict Goodfriend and David Ehrlich rehearse an Antonio Vivaldi selection in Ehrlich's home studio in Blacksburg.

University faculty and programs have received several research grants, according to a news release from Radford University.

With the recent influenza scare, Radford University students and residents are rushing to get their vaccinations, but for many it may already be too late.

The senate acted first, passing a vote of no confidence in Provost Wil Stanton at the Faculty Senate meeting on Oct.

As the Student Government Association we have the privilege and responsibility to represent the opinions and beliefs of the Radford University student body.

The Hungarian Student Association at Virginia Tech will hold a solemn remembrance tonight of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and Freedom Fights.

Radford University President Penelope Kyle is expected today to sign the American College and University President's Climate Commitment.

The Radford University faculty senate approved Thursday a motion expressing no confidence in the academic leadership of Provost Wil Stanton.

Despite its influence on university life, the senate has few direct powers. Tonia Moxley tonia.moxley@roanoke.com , 381-1675 The Radford University Faculty Senate has commanded much attention the past year as it has struggled with the administration of President Penelope Kyle over issues ranging from curriculum changes to layoffs.

Tuition and fees for public four-year colleges are now $7,020 on average and for private colleges $26,273, the College Board reported Tuesday, with prices rising faster in the public sector.

Moderator Robin Lawson listens as candidates Peggy Frank and Dave Nutter make opening remarks during a candidates forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters on Thursday in Christiansburg.

Attached are photos of the New River Land Trust's Land and River Revel held on Sept.

Radford University officials say there have been three sexual assaults reported since August.

A Radford University spokesman says a woman who reported a sexual assault last week made up the story.

Rap hit-maker Flo Rida hits Radford University on Saturday. Get show details . In this podcast, we talk about his recent trip overseas, opening shows for Beyonce Knowles and performing for U.S. armed forces, and about his own rump-shaking songs, including collaborations with Nelly Furtado and Wyclef Jean.

City leaders delayed action Monday night on a plan to shift the tax collection cycle from a calendar year to the city's fiscal year.

Seeking to quell rumors, Virginia Tech President Charles Steger laid out a step-by-step process for consideration of work force reductions in a campuswide e-mail this week.

Radford University police are investigating a sexual assault reported early Thursday on campus.

File September Norleen Pomerantz will retire from her position of vice president for student affairs at Radford University.