Radford Collegians

We were proud to launch the Radford Collegians Mentoring Program, bringing together students, parents and collegian mentors.

Today’s session was the introduction, an opportunity to meet, share stories and begin building the relationships that will grow throughout the program.

As we begin this journey, we are reminded that mentoring is more than a series of meetings. It’s experience meeting aspiration, a bridge connecting those who have walked the path before with those just beginning. It reflects the idea that education does not end at graduation, and that being part of Radford is a lifelong connection built on belonging, support and shared purpose.

We’re excited for what lies ahead and our upcoming sessions in September and November.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the launch so special.

Radford Collegian, Sarah Nizar (Class of 2024) has been named Australia’s 2026 Youth Literacy Ambassador with the World Literacy Foundation.

Now a pre-med student at the University of Wollongong, Sarah is using her experience of falling out of reading during high school to help others stay engaged.

Passionate about early intervention and access to books, she’ll spend the next three months leading community projects, raising awareness, and inspiring young people to build lifelong literacy skills.

“If I have a bit of spare time, I can try to make a difference in the world.” she shared.

Read more here: https://radfordcollegians.com.au/18539-2/

Photo credit: Sarah Nizar.

We are gearing up for this year’s Radford Collegians Career & Networking Expo on Tuesday, 23 June and we are inviting Collegians to be part of our Ask Me Anything stand. This is a space where students can have real, honest conversations about life after Radford.

We are looking for Collegians who are happy to share their experiences, answer questions about study, work, career pathways or unexpected detours, and help students see the many possibilities that lie ahead. You don’t need a specific job title or a perfectly mapped‑out journey, students value authenticity, and your story could be exactly what someone needs to hear.

If you are interested in being involved, we would love to have you join us and help showcase the strength, diversity and generosity of our Collegians community.

We would need at least two collegians over two shifts: 10 am to 12 pm and 12 pm to 2 pm.

Please contact Monique, Community Engagement Manager at [email protected]

Pictured: Mr Dale Casburn, Dean of Student Pathways and Strategy and Radford Collegians, Class of 2023 Ana Karkazis and Katie Imhoff at the 2025 Careers and Networking Expo.

We are proud to celebrate Radford Collegian Jake Smith (Class of 2023) as he signs with East Torrens DCC for the 2026–27 season.

Jake’s cricket journey began at Radford, where he shone in the First XI, represented the ACT, and built the foundations that led him to ANU 1st Grade and ACT Second XI honours.

A hardworking all‑rounder and a great representative of the Collegians community-congratulations, Jake.

Read more here: News link in bio.

Photo credit: East Torrens District Cricket Club

We are proud to celebrate Radford Collegian Aisha Strutt (Class of 2016), named Female Football Week’s 2026 Referee of the Year!

From starting as a student referee at Radford in 2015 to breaking new ground in the ACT and beyond, Aisha has become a trailblazer in Australian football. She has officiated men’s and women’s NPL matches, national championships, and major finals all while mentoring and supporting referees across the region.

Her story is an inspiring reminder to young women that there are many ways to be part of the game, and that refereeing can open doors to incredible opportunities.

Congratulations, Aisha, your Radford community is cheering you on.

Read more here: https://radfordcollegians.com.au/aisha-strutt-class-of-2016-named-female-football-week-2026-referee-of-the-year/

Photo credit: Capital Football

Happy birthday to our namesake, Bishop Radford.

Born on 5 June 1869, today he would have been 157 years old.

An eminent scholar and visionary, The Right Rev Dr Lewis Bostock Radford championed religious education and advocated for Canberra as a centre of worship for Australian Anglicans. We are proud to carry forward his legacy at Radford College.

Photo: Bishop Radford with his wife, Maude. Credit: Forncett History.

Congratulations to Jessica Drummond (Class of 1999) for submitting her work for the first time at Artshow@Radford and selling each of her pieces this weekend.

We are delighted to welcome back Radford Collegian Alexa Kalogeropoulos (Class of 2021) to the 42nd Artshow@Radford.

Alexa is an oil painter and recent graduate of the Bachelor of Visual Arts at the Australian National University. Working within the still life tradition, Alexa reimagines the genre through contemporary social scenes, tables mid-meal, glasses of wine, fruit, hands, and the subtle traces left behind when people gather together. Her paintings exist within the tension between flat pattern and three-dimensional form, capturing fleeting moments such as a toast mid-sentence, a spill of wine, or the quiet choreography of a shared table.

Alexa is the inaugural recipient of the 2025 Tyger Gallery Award, presented at the ANU School of Art Graduating Exhibition. Her solo exhibition Anthropos was showcased at The Front Gallery in 2024, and she is now represented by Tyger Gallery, where she will present a solo exhibition in September 2026. Her newest works were recently featured by the gallery at the Affordable Art Fair Brisbane in May 2026, and her paintings are currently on loan at Pilot Restaurant. Her work is held in private collections across Australia, Europe, and the United States.

Alexa is also available for commissions and collaborative projects. We are thrilled to welcome her back to Artshow@Radford this year, having previously exhibited in the 39th Artshow@Radford in 2023, and look forward to once again showcasing her beautiful work as part of this year’s exhibition.

The Artshow@Radford is on this weekend, Saturday 30 May 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday 31 May 10 am to 12 pm, Radford College, T.B. Millar Hall.

Congratulations to Zander Lubiejewski (Class of 2025) on signing with Walsh University in the United States!

A fantastic achievement and a testament to Zander’s dedication, work ethic and commitment both on and off the field.

ACT Brumbies coach, Stephen Larkham recently acknowledged the qualities Zander consistently demonstrates throughout his rugby journey, qualities that will undoubtedly support his success at the next level.

Read more here: https://radfordcollegians.com.au/zander-lubijewski-class-of-2025-signs-with-walsh-university-united-states/

Image credit: study_play_usa