RADFORD, Virginia, Aug. 30 -- Radford University issued the following Highlander Highlights wrap up for the week of Aug. 28, 2025: * * * Highlanders in the News: Week of Aug. 28, 2025 By Neil Harvey Our Highlanders are using their education to do extraordinary things. In this column, we highlight some notable mentions from local, regional, national and international news media. Whether our students, alumni, faculty and staff are featured as subject matter experts in high-profile stories or  more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 30 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Southside Virginia students selected for Beales Scholarships at William & Mary All students across 12 counties are eligible for Beales Scholarships on admission to W&M. By Jacob A. Miller This fall, two students from Mecklenburg County are beginning their college education at William & Mary thanks to the opportunities provided by the Harriett Pittard Beales Scholarship and the Walter R. Beales III Scholarsh more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 29 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * WINSOME, LOSE SOME: As Labor Day Weekend Approaches, Sears' Opposition to Legal Protections for Gay Virginians Resurfaces * VIRGINIA - As Labor Day approaches and campaign season kicks into high gear, a questionnaire exposing Winsome Earle-Sears' long record of attacking Virginians' fundamental rights has been exposed. SETTLING THIS WEEK'S SCORE Winsome's Wins: * FOIA Request Fulfilled: A more PR