Radford University Appalachian Studies

09/02/2026

Interested in communicating your rural research to a broader audience? Boy, do we have a treat for you!

Check out the upcoming webinar from Rural Sociological Society, happening on September 17, 12 pm (EST). Link to register is below:

Rural-focused scholars often seek avenues and strategies for sharing their research findings beyond traditional peer-reviewed journal articles, academic books, and professional conferences. With myriad other publication and presentation pathways possible, it can be difficult to navigate the needs to...

08/29/2026

A spectacular day to pay tribute to our Appalachian Queen, Dolly Parton! Thank you to everyone who came out and signed the Dolly Dedication board at Radford University Club Fair! We had a blast getting to know the students and hearing stories about Dolly’s lasting impact on everyone.

07/20/2026

It’s time!!!

04/24/2026

It’s that time! Time to sign up for the Highland Summer Conference at Radford University!

Please join us this July as we gather at Selu Conservancy for five days of Appalachian writing workshops. This year, Marianne Worthington will join us as guest author and workshop leader.

All are welcome! If you are interested in attending, please email April Asbury, at [email protected] for more information.

04/14/2026

Who doesn’t love a fun night of dancing? Square dancing, that is!

Come out this Saturday evening (April 18th) for the Floyd Country Store Square Dance Social. College students with a student ID get in FREE!

The fun starts at 7 pm. Be there or be SQUARE!

04/10/2026

This Saturday, April 11th, we welcome The Burnett Sisters as the next band in our music line up. Join us at the Floyd Country Store at 7 pm for another night of fabulous musical talent. We hope to see you there!