RADFORD, Va., Sept. 17 -- Radford University issued the following news release:

At a time when the need for highly skilled nurses continues to grow, Radford University is opening the door for more high-achieving students to turn their interest in healthcare into a career.

Beginning with incoming freshmen in August 2027, students with a 3.0 high school GPA or higher are eligible for direct admission to Radford University's prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, giving qualified students a clear path into one of the university's most in-demand programs from the start of their college experience.

The change builds on strong momentum within Radford's College of Nursing, which has reached its largest total enrollment in universi...