The 2026 Research and Scholarship Conference
will be held March 25-26, 2026
The 28th Annual Undergraduate Exposition, the 34th Annual Graduate Research Symposium, and the Annual Faculty Scholarship Celebration’s combined event returns through the Research and Scholarship Conference (RASC)
This year, the Research and Scholarship Conference (RASC) will return with in-person exhibitions of student and faculty research, scholarship, and creative inquiry. The event will host various scholarly content, including posters, exhibits, performance presentations, a keynote address, faculty 3MR, two celebrations, and awards for scholarly activities.
Keynote Address Details Coming Soon!
2026 Schedule At A Glance
On Wednesday, March 25th, experience a full day of scholarly engagement, including oral and poster presentations, fine arts exhibits, and the preliminary round of the Faculty 3-Minute Research Talk (3MR). The day concludes with a keynote address, awards ceremony, and a celebratory reception sponsored by the Office of the Provost.
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Undergraduate, Graduate, and Faculty Oral/Performance Presentations, A.K. Hinds University Center
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Preliminary Faculty 3MR, Ramsey Center Arena
- 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Keynote Address, Ramsey Center Arena
- 6:00 pm – 6:15 pm Awards Ceremony, Ramsey Center Arena
- 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm Undergraduate, Graduate, and Faculty Poster Presentations, Fine Arts Exhibits, and the Celebration Reception, Ramsey Center Concourse
On Thursday, March 26th, the annual Faculty Scholarship Celebration will highlight faculty research and scholarship accomplishments, including the final round of the Faculty 3MR Competition and recognition of major award recipients.
- 11:00 am – 1:30 pm, A.K. Hinds University Center Grand Room
- The 5th Annual Faculty 3-Minute Research (3MR) Competition
- Faculty Scholarship Celebration Luncheon (reservation-only event)
- Awards Presentation (Million Dollar Circle, Hunter Scholar, Provost’s Scholarship Development Award)