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October 1, 2024

Regent University Joins Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Oct. 1, 2024) – The Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia, Inc. (CICV) is pleased to announce that Regent University has officially become its newest member, confirmed through a resolution of the …

September 24, 2024

U.S. News & World Report Names Regent University a "Best National University" for the Sixth Year

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Sept. 24, 2024) – Regent University has once again been named a "Best National University" by U.S. News and World Report on its 2025 Best Colleges Rankings, which assessed …

September 23, 2024

Regent University Announces $50M Campus Expansion

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Sept. 23, 2024) – Regent University is launching Royals Rise: The Campaign for Regent – a $50 million capital campaign to build a 31-acre sports complex, including an athletic & fitness center, NCAA basketball and …

September 20, 2024

Regent University Named “Great College to Work For®” for the Sixteenth Year

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Sept. 20, 2024) – For the 16th time, Regent University is being recognized as a Great College to Work For ®, receiving top-tier “Honor Roll” status in nine of the 10 categories for 2024 …

September 9, 2024

Regent University Cybersecurity Degree Program Earns Prestigious ABET Accreditation

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Sept. 9, 2024) – Regent University’s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity has been accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET—originally called the Accreditation Board …

September 9, 2024

What Is a First-Generation College Student?

What Is a First-Generation College Student? If you mingle around campus talking to the students there, you’ll probably find that many are considered first-generation college students. A first-generation college student is the first in their immediate …

September 3, 2024

College Consensus Ranks Regent’s Online Doctorates in the Nation’s Top 10

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Sept. 3, 2024) – College Consensus ranks Regent University as the nation’s #8 Best Online Doctorate in Leadership Programs 2025. “We are thrilled to receive national recognition for the …

August 19, 2024

J.D. Honors Path

Law Honors Path Not only were you born to be a lawyer, but you were also born to be a great one. Start your law career by going beyond with the Juris Doctor (J.D.) Honors Program. In addition to the top-tier coursework found in our standard J.D. program, Regent’s J.D. Honors …

August 15, 2024

Regent Freshmen Pack 57,000 Meals for Disaster Relief

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Aug. 15, 2024) – Regent University’s incoming class of freshmen yielded the largest emergency meal packing event in Operation Blessing history. This record-breaking feat was accomplished largely due to Regent welcoming …

August 14, 2024

Regent University Welcomes Record-Breaking Freshman Class

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Aug. 14, 2024) – The freshman class entering Regent University this fall is the largest in the university’s history. Over 500 new freshmen will begin classes on-campus on August 19—the largest freshman …

August 8, 2024

Regent University Welcomes 21 New Faculty in Fall 2024

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Aug. 8, 2024) – Regent University is pleased to welcome 21 new faculty members from a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds for the coming academic year. “I’m delighted to welcome these accomplished educators …

August 6, 2024

Regent Introduces New Bachelor of Education in Secondary Science for Fall 2024

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Aug. 6, 2024) – Regent University is adding a new Bachelor of Education in Secondary Science (Biology) to its fall 2024 curriculum of the College of Arts and Sciences that positions graduates for a …

August 5, 2024

Early Action vs. Early Decision: Which Is Better?

The college decision-making process can feel complicated and overwhelming. With what seems like an innumerable number of colleges to choose from, many ambitious high school seniors look for options to get an early start on their journey. The two …

July 29, 2024

Regent Law Rated Top 10 Nationally for Teaching Quality and Professor Accessibility

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (July 29, 2024) – The Princeton Review’s “Best Law Schools for 2024” placed Regent Law among the nation’s top law schools for academic experience, quality of teaching, and professor …

July 18, 2024

The Princeton Review Ranks Regent Among Top 50 Online MBA Programs

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (July 18, 2024) – Regent University’s School of Business & Leadership is celebrating its fourth consecutive ranking on The Princeton Review’s 2024 Top 50 Online MBA Programs list—landing in the No …

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