RADFORD, Va., Sept. 22 -- Radford University issued the following news release:

Radford University's educator preparation programs have received the Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), a national accrediting body that recognizes excellence in educator preparation. The recognition was presented during the fall 2026 CAEPCon conference in Arlington, Virginia. The award honors educator preparation providers that demonstrate strong evidence-based practices and achieve accreditation with no stipulations or areas for improvement.

This award follows consecutive CAEP accreditation reviews in 2020 and 2026 in which Radford University's educator prepara...