School of Professional & Continuing Studies

SPCS Undergraduate Transfer Expo

Thinking about transferring to the University of Richmond to complete your bachelor’s degree? Join us on Saturday, February 15, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m., for this in-person expo to learn more about SPCS bachelor’s degree completion programs.
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Online Information Session

Join us February 26 at 5:45 p.m. for an Online Information Session. Learn about our bachelor’s degree completion opportunities along with post-bachelor’s and graduate certificates and degrees. Attendees receive an application fee waiver! Register for Zoom link.
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Think Again 2024-2025

Flip through the pages of the 2024-2025 issue of Think Again, our magazine featuring professional education programs and stories.
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Back to School 2024-2025

Flip through the pages of the 2024-2025 issue of Back to School, our in-house magazine featuring our academic programs and stories.
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Upcoming Events

Feb 15

SPCS Undergraduate Transfer EXPO

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Feb 19

SPCS HR Networking Night

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Feb 25

SPCS Financial Aid Advising Appointments

All Day

Feb 26

SPCS Online Information Session

5:45 PM - 6:30 PM

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SPCS Spotlight

Alumni

How one former Richmond football player crafted a unique career path

Alum Seyoum Settepani has gone from the gridiron to layouts in Vogue magazine, but the heart of his day is spent as a foreign service diplomat and restaurateur.

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SPCS Faculty Update

Faculty promotions, awards announced during spring SPCS faculty meeting

Faculty in the School of Professional & Continuing Studies celebrated promotion announcements and service awards during the annual awards ceremony held during the spring faculty meeting on January 9, 2025.

Office of Financial Aid offers virtual advising appointments for SPCS students

The University of Richmond Office of Financial Aid is providing virtual advising appointments exclusively to current and prospective SPCS students on Wednesday, February 12, and Tuesday, February 25. Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis by signing up online.

Graduating nonprofit studies students present capstone projects

In December, four prospective graduates from the nonprofit studies program successfully presented capstone projects, representing the culimination of months of preparation and years of practical experience and coursework.

UR biologist uses art to teach environmental lessons

Professor’s paintings create connections to drive greater responsibility and respect for the planet.

SPCS Newsroom

Faculty & Staff Updates

February 6, 2025

States Where Unemployment Claims Are Increasing the Most

Ann Hodges, program chair of paralegal studies, is quoted.

February 6, 2025

Documentary showcases students’ journey through civil rights history

Liberal arts professor and historian Lauranett Lee is quoted.

February 2, 2025

Commentary: When immigration officers show up at school, what next?

Leadership studies and education professor Tom Shields, an expert on K-12 education, authored this piece.

January 14, 2025

SPCS Faculty Update

Rissler presents at political science association conference

Grant Rissler, assistant professor of organizational studies, presented “Megaphone or Modulator? Examining The Role of Non-Profit Organizations in Amplifying the Voices of Immigrants” at the annual conference of the Southern Political Science Association (SPSA) in San Juan, Puerto Rico.