Regent University Recognized as a 2026 Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® School

June 10, 2026

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (June 10, 2026) — Regent University has been named a Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® School for the 2026-2027 academic year, ranking No. 9 in the “Private Offering Doctorate” category in Military Friendly®’s annual national ratings.

The designation of Military Spouse Friendly® Schools is awarded after a comprehensive, data-driven assessment of the programs, policies, and culture that institutions offer to military spouses. Ratings are based on public and proprietary data from an annual survey, with topics developed with input from an independent Advisory Council of experts in veteran education.

Scoring factors for Military Spouse Friendly® Schools include:

Total Military Friendly® Schools rating
Academic credibility
Academic support
Career planning resources
Flexibility
Military family supports
Campus supports
Federal approvals

· Population percentages and outcomes

“We are honored that Regent University has been recognized as a Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® School,” said John Cordero, Regent University’s Director of Military Affairs. “This recognition reflects our commitment to serving military spouses with excellence as they pursue their academic, professional, and personal goals. It is a privilege to support those who stand alongside our nation’s service members and make tremendous sacrifices in service to their families and our country.”

For spouses of active-duty service members and veterans, Regent’s benefits include access to SpouseWorks Scholarship opportunities, a 15% tuition reduction for graduate programs, and a flat tuition discount for undergraduate programs ($250-$500 per semester). Additionally, offerings include other supportive initiatives such as the university’s upcoming “Empowering Military Spouses” training. Hosted in the Robertson Hall Moot Courtroom on June 19, 2026, at 12 p.m., the event is designed to equip military spouses with practical, accessible tools for personal and professional success.

Event attendees will receive hands-on lessons in how artificial intelligence tools can assist with resume writing, interview preparation, remote work opportunities, business planning, and navigating the many transitions unique to military life. No prior AI experience is required. To RSVP or find out more about the June 19 event, email military@regent.edu.

The Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® School recognition adds to a growing record of national acclaim for Regent’s military-friendly programs and initiatives, like the university’s placement as a 2026 Top 10 Military Friendly® School. For more information on programs and services available to the military community at Regent University, visit regent.edu/military.

About Regent University

Founded in 1977, Regent University is America’s premier Christian university, with nearly 14,000 students studying on its 100-acre campus in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and online worldwide. The university offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in more than 150 areas of study, including business, communication and the arts, counseling, cybersecurity, divinity, education, government, law, leadership, nursing, healthcare, and psychology. Regent University has been ranked the No. 1 Best Online Bachelor’s Program in Virginia for 14 years in a row (U.S. News & World Report, 2026) and the No. 2 Top Military Friendly® School in the nation (Military Friendly® Schools, 2024-2025).

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