RADFORD, Va., Sept. 24 -- Radford University issued the following news release:

Radford University has earned a place among the top 20 regional universities in the South in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, along with high marks for its value, support for veterans and standing among public universities.

In the 2027 rankings, Radford is ranked No. 18 among Regional Universities in the South and No. 8 among Top Public Schools in the South.

The university also earned several other notable distinctions, including:

* No. 7 in Best Colleges for Veterans among Regional Universities in the South

* No. 12 in Best Value Schools for In-State Students among Regional Universities in the South

* No. 23 in Best Value School...