The Highlander Excellence Fund

The Highlander Excellence Fund will provide financial support for emerging needs.  Great opportunities can be seized by those who are eager, expectant, and prepared. Your support for emerging needs will position the University to seize unexpected opportunities and discoveries as they arise while allowing Radford University the agility necessary to meet future challenges. The Highlander Excellence Fund is designed to enhance programming efforts that support the university's mission of providing a high-quality, affordable education that prepares students for career and life success. This fund will prioritize initiatives encouraging active participation, challenge students from the outset, and provide early access to industry-aligned opportunities.

Highlander Excellence Fund will focus on:

• Support programs that provide students with hands-on experience like internships, research opportunities, and simulations.
• Enhance partnerships with industries to offer students early access to career-driven experiences.
• Develop and expand initiatives that offer career and leadership experiences from day one.
• Fund access to high-end facilities and resources that support intellectual exploration and innovation.
• Maintain and enhance a close-knit, supportive environment where each student feels seen and accepted.
• Ensure the university can respond to emerging needs and opportunities swiftly and effectively.

Your contribution to the Radford University Highlander Excellence Fund will directly impact our students' educational journey and future success. By supporting this fund, you are investing in the next generation of leaders, innovators, and professionals who will make a meaningful difference in their communities and beyond.

Together, we can create a brighter future for Radford University students. Your generosity and support will empower them to seize opportunities, face challenges, and achieve their full potential. 

Join us in this mission to inspire curiosity, independence, and fearlessness in our students and to provide them with the resources they need to succeed. Please consider donating today!