Radford University Named Top Adventure College for Second Straight Year

Blue Ridge Outdoors named Radford University the "Top Adventure College" for 2026, the second consecutive year the university has earned the designation.

Radford University was named the "Top Adventure College" by Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine for the second consecutive year in 2026.

The recognition highlights the university's outdoor recreation programs, access to the New River and Appalachian Trail, and its campus culture that embraces hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, and other outdoor activities.

The designation supports recruitment efforts and aligns with the university's strategic plan, which emphasizes defining Radford's distinctive identity in the higher education landscape.