Lifelong learners, passionate teachers
Osher instructors reflect on the joy of teaching curious minds — and designing courses just for the fun of it.
Building lasting partnerships: Education professor's collabs in Cambodia
Bob Spires, associate professor of education in the School of Professional and Continuing Studies, spent a portion of this summer visiting education facilities and leading education workshops for students and faculty in Cambodia.
SPCS Commencement Feature
Bagby encourages graduating SPCS students to continue inspiring others by being themselves
Richard Bagby, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from the University of Richmond School of Professional & Continuing Studies, was selected by faculty to present remarks on behalf of graduating SPCS students at 2024 Commencement Exercises on May 10, 2025.
SPCS Commencement Feature
Calveric uses themes from 'Wizard of Oz,' 'Wicked' to inspire SPCS graduates
Sarah Calveric, adjunct associate professor of educational leadership & policy studies, was nominated by students to receive the Itzkowitz Family Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Award at the School of Professional & Continuing Studies 2025 Commencement Exercises on May 10, 2025.
SPCS Commencement Feature
Guerin inspires SPCS graduates to embrace challenges and give back
Sabrina Guerin, C’17, a 2017 graduate of the University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies, was nominated by members of the SPCS Alumni Association board of directors to receive the Gibb Family Distinguished Alumni Award at SPCS 2025 Commencement Exercises on May 10, 2025.
SPCS Commencement Feature
Jenna Brooks on a journey toward becoming a professional librarian
Jenna Brooks, who is earning a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, looks forward to the next step in her academic journey after taking a short break, which is applying to a graduate program in library science.
SPCS Commencement Feature
Tanner Atkinson's journey to becoming a cybersecurity professional
Tanner Atkinson’s journey from a struggling student to a thriving information technology analyst showcases the transformative power of perseverance in education.
SPCS Commencement Feature
A graduate degree in HR just made sense for Allison Steele Hicks
Allison Steele Hicks, who is earning a master’s degree in HR management, has always been passionate about people and service.
SPCS Student Feature
Education's lasting impact on Carli Laine
When Carli Laine, a student in the Master of Teaching program, imagined herself as a teacher, she envisioned herself like those teachers who made a lasting impact on her own educational journey.
SPCS Student Feature
Rachel Rogers on a journey of impact
Rachel Rogers, graduate student in the Educational Leadership & Policy Studies program, seeks to advance the impact of education as an aspiring school leader.
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Spiders at watch parties witness an amazing run
Alumni, students, family, and fans unite across the U.S. to cheer on the women’s basketball team as they made history at the NCAA tournament.
SPCS Student Focus
The transformative role of mentorship
Shaniya Bond, who is currently working to earn a bachelor’s degree in IT management at SPCS, shares the powerful impact of a dedicated mentor on her academic experience.
SPCS Student Focus
The power of connections
For undergraduate students Tanner Atkinson and Brandon Boner, attending SPCS is about more than just earning a degree—it’s about the connections made along the way.