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Christian Leadership to Change the World

At Regent University, you’ll gain the knowledge, character, and skills to change the world. Whether you pursue an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree, you’ll be supported by faculty and students who are committed to your success. Experience the difference of America’s Premier Christian University that offers over 150 areas of study online and on campus in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

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Military Friendly® School Military Friendly®, 2023-24
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Best Accredited Online School Study.com, 2020
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Best Online Bachelor's Programs in Virginia for 11 Years in a Row U.S. News & World Report, 2023
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Safest College Campus in Virginia Your Local Security, 2021
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Best College Campuses In America Niche, 2023
Regent Graduates are in 74% of the Top Fortune 100 Companies
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Best for Vets: Private Colleges Military Times, 2023
Over 900 Alumni Serve as C-Level Leaders in Organizations
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Regent University College Preview Weekend March 21-23, Virginia Beach, VA.

College Preview Weekend

Join us March 21-23, 2024, for an unforgettable three-day experience for high school juniors and seniors and their families! This event features sessions, tours, food trucks, campus activities and a featured artist in concert! See for yourself what life is like as a Regent student.

 
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March 12, 2024
Chick-fil-A CEO Surprises Regent University Student with a $25,000 Scholarship

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Mar. 12, 2024) – Today, Regent University student Peyton Edwards was awarded the $25,000 True Inspiration™ Scholarship from her employer, Chick-fil-A, making her the restaurant’s 100th …

March 11, 2024
Regent University Accepted into NCAA Exploratory Year

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Mar. 11, 2024) – The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has approved Regent University’s application for an exploratory year of membership in Division III. Institutions accepted into this phase …

February 27, 2024
Regent Students Win 2nd Place at National Religious Broadcasters Film Competition

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Feb. 27, 2024) – Regent University students claimed the spotlight at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) 2024 Convention for their compelling visual storytelling. Lauren Gilmeister …

February 21, 2024
Regent’s Online Master’s in School Counseling Ranked Top 10 Best in the Nation

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Feb. 21, 2024) – BestCollegeReviews.org has ranked Regent University as a Best Online Master's in School Counseling Program for 2024—surging ahead of hundreds of colleges and …

February 20, 2024
Regent Introduces Three New Bachelor of Music Programs for Fall 2024

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Feb. 20, 2024) – Regent University is adding three new degrees to its fall 2024 curriculum: a Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Voice, a Bachelor of Music in Classical Voice, and a Bachelor of Music in …

February 8, 2024
Find Your Voice Scholarship Competition: Public Voting is Open to Win a Full Scholarship to Regent University

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Feb. 8, 2024) – Regent University’s Find Your Voice Scholarship Competition has entered the voting period to ultimately award four singers full scholarships to …

February 7, 2024
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Regent #1 Online Bachelor’s in Virginia – for 12th Consecutive Year

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Feb. 7, 2024) – Today, U.S. News & World Report announced that Regent University is ranked the #1 best online bachelor’s program in Virginia—for the 12th year in …

February 6, 2024
Regent University Announces Attorney General Jason Miyares as 2024 Commencement Speaker

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Feb. 6, 2024) – Jason S. Miyares, the 49th Attorney General of Virginia, will be the keynote speaker at Regent University’s 44th Commencement Ceremony on May 4, 2024. “We are …

January 31, 2024
Regent University Honors College Unveils New State-of-the-Art Facility

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Jan. 31, 2024) – Today, Regent University made history with the grand opening of its new cutting-edge Honors College facility that integrates impressive technology with a dynamic use of space. Regent’s …

January 30, 2024
Regent University to Expand Athletic Program with Men’s Volleyball

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Jan. 30, 2024) – Regent University has announced the addition of men’s volleyball as a varsity sport, beginning in the 2024–25 season. As a member of the NCCAA, Regent University will be the fifth member …

January 25, 2024
OMD Ranks Regent University #1 in the Nation for Five Online Master’s Degree Programs

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Jan. 25, 2024) – OnlineMastersDegrees.org (OMD) has awarded Regent University five No. 1 rankings, positioning the university in the top 10% of U.S. colleges for online and hybrid …

January 24, 2024
Regent University Earns Six Top Awards from Forbes Advisor

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Jan. 24, 2024) – Forbes Advisor has declared Regent University among the nation’s top universities for online education.   Forbes Advisor celebrated Regent University’s commitment to excellence with the …

January 22, 2024
Regent Law Graduate Program Earns Distinguished AFCPE Designation

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Jan. 22, 2024) – Regent University School of Law's Master of Arts in Financial Planning and Law (MAFPL) is now an AFCPE Registered Education Program – a distinction attained by only 15 graduate programs in …

January 10, 2024
Regent University’s Cybersecurity Programs Hailed Among the Nation’s Best 

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Jan. 10, 2024) – Cybersecurity Guide’s 2024 rankings list Regent University among the best of the best in cybersecurity education. “This recognition confirms that Regent University is …

December 27, 2023
Regent University Celebrates the 2023 Year in Review

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Dec. 27, 2023) – In 2023, Regent University received numerous accolades and awards, launched landmark initiatives, and experienced a historic leadership transition. Here are just a few highlights from the 2023 year in …

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Regent University Alumna Makes History as First Female Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
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