# @radfordu on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DR3Ec3XjNRy
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/37670137-radfordu-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/407087a421.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-12-04T23:45:51.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Radford University (@radfordu) — https://gondola.cc/radfordu

## Caption

Every graduating class at Radford University carries forward something special, a mix of drive, curiosity and connection shaped by the people and places that helped them find their places here. Here are the extraordinary stories of seven graduating Highlanders.

Randi Dillow will be taking her passion for research and giving back with her as she begins her journey at Appalachian School of Law. “Radford has been extremely supportive in my journey of being super involved on campus within the political science field.” 

Jaimi Evans has found her place on campus again and will continue to support the Highlander community as an Alumni Relations Coordinator after graduating with her MFA. “It seems a full circle moment, coming back to Radford. Finding my place here again, it was just something that felt right.”

Joshua Barnhart is eager to get to work after completing the BSN. “I came here to get my nursing degree, and Radford has not only maintained that passion for this field but accelerated it.” 

Katelyn Spradlin was a combat medic before she came to Radford to build on that experience. As she continues her journey in the PA program at Radford, Spradlin carries her stethoscope with her to represent her time in the emergency services program. 

Amber White has built quite the support system during her time at Radford and plans to take the wisdom she has gained to her own classroom as a special education teacher. “I have met many friends and colleagues through the process, and it just brightens my day that I get to call myself a Highlander now.” 

Max Van De Kuilen came to Radford to play Division I golf and quickly found a community that helped him thrive. Van De Kuilen found his place at Radford through a vast community support system, he said with a smile, one that has him teed up for future success. 

Samantha Greer has had a non-traditional experience at Radford but still “achieved complete academic success” while commuting 45 minutes a day and raising two children. As she looks forward to her career as an accountant, Greer is thankful Radford offered the flexibility and opportunity for her to balance her family life and academic studies.

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Radford University | @radfordu | https://gondola.cc/radfordu | University |
| Tèa Startz | @TeaStartz | https://gondola.cc/TeaStartz | Photographer |

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