Research Symposium II

Current Trends in the Field of Education

Friday, April 17, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The School of Education will have a Research Symposium in Spring 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for faculty and current students, dissertation candidates, and alums to become involved in research presentations. We invite scholars and practitioners to attend virtually and present their research, dissertations, papers, conceptual discussions, book or article reviews, etc., or attend just for great conversation and networking. We will work with presenters on a joint symposium discussion for publication.

The Regent University School of Education Research Symposium offers research presentations from faculty, graduate students, and alumni to present their latest research through building a culture of scholarly inquiry and engagement. In advancing excellence in investigation, we show how the Regent School of Education research is making a transformative impact on education and society through Christian Leadership to Change the World. Sessions are designed to facilitate faculty in presenting their research and to assist students/alums in various aspects of graduate studies and career development.

Cost: Free (Presenters and Attendees)
Important Dates:

Event	Date
Abstract Submissions	February 2-20, 2026
Presenters Notified of Acceptance/Rejection	February 27, 2026
Presenter Registration Deadline	March 9, 2026
Final Program of Presenters Posted	March 16, 2026
Registration Opens for Attendees	March 16, 2026
Registration Closes for Attendees	April 13, 2026
Symposium	April 17, 2026

Call for Abstracts

Abstracts will be accepted February 2-20, 2026. Proposals should be 250-300 words written in APA style (download template) and submitted using the form below. All accepted proposals will be notified via email on February 27, 2026. Broad topics to consider include Teacher & Admin Preparation, Mental Health for K-12 and Higher Education, Financial, Funding, & Policy Issues, and AI Education.

Abstract Submission Form

Abstracts will be accepted beginning on February 2, 2026.

Contact

For further information, please contact Brenda Vaughan:

Brenda Vaughan, Ed.D.

Director of Operations
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Regent University School of Education
1000 Regent University Drive, ADM 266, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
phone: 757.352.4744 | fax: 757.352.4147
bvaughan@regent.edu

Schedule

The Symposium will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET via Zoom. We will have a welcome/prayer and our plenary speaker from 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. ET, followed by 18 presenters (20-minute sessions/presenter).

Friday, April 17, 2026

Presenter	Presentation Topic	Time (Eastern)
Welcome/Prayer	Welcome/Prayer	9:00 a.m. – 9:05 a.m.
Plenary Speaker	Topic TBD	9:05 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
TBD	TBD	9:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
TBD	TBD	9:50 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.

Schedule for Friday, April 17, 2026

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