While earning a Ph.D. in English, Lee Spitzer was inspired to enroll in the Post-Bac Pre-Med program after working with cancer patients through a creative writing program he developed at Washington University’s Siteman Cancer Center.
Fran Marshall knew she needed additional training to take the next step in her career. Now a finance manager, she credits the Certificate in Accounting program for helping her pass the CPA exam.
The Certificate in Project Management helped Carl Schwab pass the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam. He now attributes his success and credibility within his organization to the program.
The college experience for Karen Hennessee wouldn't have been complete without the opportunity to study abroad. As a BIS student, she fulfilled her goal by spending the University's two-week January-Term in India.
Now realizing his lifelong dream, the BIS program gave Jerry Reid the chance to be the ultimate Wahoo at age 69. Outside of his students, he is a member of a fraternity, a debating society, and two flag football teams.
Eric Wiegand enrolled in the Certificate in Certified Financial Planning, because it afforded him the flexibility he needed to balance work, home, and school. Thanks to the program, he passed the CFP exam on the first try.
As a global event manager, Kelli Palmer sees knowledge as a way to merge her personal interests with her career. When her career demands a new skill set she seeks personal and professional development from SCPS.
Justin Chik knew that UVa would offer the high-quality education he wanted to expand his skills in Cybersecurity Management. The instructors and expert guest speakers in the online program provided useful perspectives to the timely material.
A class, along with encouragement and guidance from her instructor, gave Erin Crum the confidence to open her own business.
Charlie Feigenoff decided that it was time to recommit to his French skills before they were lost forever. As a Community Scholar, Charlie got a chance to regain his French and learn new material.
Tracie Craner had already gone through many phases of leadership training. She enrolled in the National Criminal Justice Command College to take her skills as a supervisor to a new level.
As a student at The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Tommy Rappold is pursuing his dream of a meaningful life. For that, he credits UVa's Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical program.
