UVA School of Continuing and Professional Studies

05/29/2026

Amongst fellow Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies graduates, faculty, staff and alumni, Norm Aquilo shared what it meant to complete his degree at University of Virginia after withdrawing from the College in 1988 due to a tough financial situation his family endured after an accident. "Returning to complete my education after many years required perseverance, discipline, and faith in the value of lifelong learning...Looking ahead, I believe this degree will allow me to continue serving students and my community more effectively while also expanding future career opportunities in education and related fields. Most importantly, I hope my experience demonstrates to others that it is never too late to return to school and complete an important lifelong goal."

05/27/2026

Join us for two great events in June at offering the opportunity to reflect on your approach to life, work, and others around you. Registrants for session #1 can attend session #2 for free! Register at our Events link in bio.

05/25/2026

Ready to advance your leadership, communication and decision-making skills to drive real impact? Explore University of Virginia's Certified Public Manager Certificate - an 8-month, highly interactive program and the only one in Virginia aligned with the National Certified Public Manager Consortium (NCPMC). You'll master seven core competencies including personal and organizational integrity, managing work, leading people, developing self, systemic integration, public service focus, and change leadership.

Join us for an upcoming virtual session to learn more:
📅 June 16
⏰ 12:00 PM ET
💻 Zoom
👉 Register @ Events link in bio


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Become a Certified Public Manager in eight months through UVA’s Certified Public Manager Certificate Program, which is a highly interactive, hybrid, eight-month program designed for project, program and people managers in public administration roles at the local, state and federal levels as well a...

05/22/2026

Calling all University of Virginia administrative professionals! Here is your chance to participate in an exclusive program to advance your skills and support your personal and professional growth. With expert-led sessions and the ability to connect with colleagues across the University, sharing pain points and best practices, you will excel in:
👉 navigating logistics
👉 solving problems
👉 delivering results
Apply by July 1 to begin classes in September. See our website for details!

05/21/2026

Presentations to the board this week included a beautiful poem by our Charlotte Matthews and a rich discussion from Hollie Lee with University of Virginia Pipelines and Pathways team.

05/19/2026

In the words of student speaker, Michael Duffy, University of Virginia SCPS students serve as inspirations to others - proving "it is possible" to those who wonder. 🤩

What else makes our bachelor's degree completion students stand out? Nearly sixty percent completed their education with scholarship assistance from a variety of critical sources, including institutional and donor funding both from SCPS and UVA financial aid.

Read more about awards and honors for this class in our link in bio.
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05/18/2026

"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." — Edgar Degas

The editors of Mosaic, our student-run literary and arts journal, invite you to enjoy this year's incredible edition - an outpouring of talent, emotion, vision and personal expression from University of Virginia SCPS students, alumni, faculty and staff. See the complete work at our link in bio.

05/17/2026

WHAT A DAY TO BE A University of Virginia GRADUATE!!! 🔶🔷 🎓

05/14/2026

Growth is rarely a straight line.

In this installment of Voices of Leadership: Engage. Learn. Give Back., Scott Montgomery joins UVA SCPS professor Mark Erath for a candid conversation about resilience, personal growth, and the power of lifelong learning.

Scott shares his unconventional path from early challenges and moments of uncertainty to career pivots, mentorship, and ultimately returning to complete his degree at UVA SCPS. Together, he and Professor Erath reflect on how setbacks can become turning points, and how investing in yourself can redefine what’s possible.

May 20 | 12–1 PM ET | Zoom

Join us for a meaningful discussion on persistence, perspective, and the long way forward.

Register in bio

05/13/2026

Our Professional and Enrichment Program team partnered with HEPELA alumna, Dawn Johnson, to recognize the long-serving UVA Health Dept of Radiology and Medical Imaging staff on . With Dean Melissa Lubin kicking off the day, our Senior Director of Professional Programs led the group through some very hands-on and engaging working sessions to discover the keys to cohesive and high functioning teams and how to employ stress management and resilience practices to sustain oneself through a long career.

Congratulations to this group of dedicated staff who have served the University of Virginia for 20-40 years!

05/12/2026

At UVA, education is about more than earning a degree, it’s about rediscovering confidence, creativity, and purpose.

Angela Bowerman’s story highlights the transformative power of lifelong learning and the supportive community that makes the School of Continuing and Professional Studies so unique. Her journey is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to pursue your goals and redefine what’s possible.

Read the full story at the link in bio.