March 3, 2026
Shields promoted to rank of professor
During its meeting on February 27, 2026, the University of Richmond Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Tom Shields to Professor of Education and Leadership Studies.
Students & Members
Information tailored for degree-seeking students (graduate & undergraduate), professional education students, and lifelong learning students including Osher Institute members.
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~500SPCS degree-seeking students each year
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1,000+SPCS Think Again students served each year
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1,000+Osher members in a year
Alumni
Graduates who’ve earned an undergraduate or graduate certificate, bachelor’s degree or master’s degree through University College (1962-1993), the School of Continuing Studies (1994-2011) and the School of Professional & Continuing Studies (2012-present) are considered alumni, automatically members of the SPCS Alumni Association and the University of Richmond Alumni Association.-
6,000+Total number of SPCS alumni
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100%All SPCS graduates are members of the UR Alumni Association
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40,000Alumni profiles in UROnline
UR Online alumni portal & directory
Faculty
Our faculty make a difference in the lives of our students. This section provides instructional resources, administrative resources and contact information to help faculty teach effectively and efficiently.
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12Faculty appointments
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~150Active adjunct faculty members
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12Average number of students in SPCS classes
Staff
Behind the scenes, staff at the University of Richmond support the work of faculty and students to advance knowledge through teaching, learning and research.
SPCS staff support marketing and engagement efforts, professional education and lifelong learning program management and development, recruitment and enrollment, finance and technical services, and administrative oversight of the School’s efforts.
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~40Full-time & part-time staff in SPCS
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1Dean of SPCS
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2Associate deans
Staff & Faculty Accomplishments
February 9, 2026
Rissler presents at intercultural advocates gathering
Grant Rissler, assistant professor of organizational studies and chair of nonprofit studies, presented “Barriers to the Integration of Virginia’s Immigrants” as part of the January 16 Advocates for Intercultural RVA (AIRVA) meeting.
February 3, 2026
Mad Skillz (Donnie Lewis) wins Grammy
Donnie Lewis, aka Mad Skillz, adjunct instructor and former SPCS artist-in-residence, won a Grammy for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album for his project Words For Days Vol. 1 at the 2026 Grammy Awards. Mad Skillz has has co-taught a class with Erik Nielson, professor and chair of liberal arts.
November 1, 2025
SPCS Faculty Update
Darby appointed to Chesterfield County School Board
Jenna Darby, adjunct assistant professor of education, has been appointed an interim representative to the Chesterfield County School Board for the Clover Hill District, effective Jan. 1.
