News & Features

de Casanova Berlin along the wall with SCPS classmates
August 24, 2026

A Path Shaped by Resilience

Jorge de Casanova's life took a harsh turn after a serious car accident. After enduring years of pain, he decided to stop waiting to feel better and tackle his dreams despite his limitations. He successfully completed his bachelor's degree online with UVA's School of Continuing and Professional Studies, and today owns and operates Corpora Studios.
Jannine Jacoby and her family
August 24, 2026

Is This Hoos Worried About School?

Jannine Jacoby will begin her capstone this fall and hopes to graduate with her bachelor's degree from University of Virginia this coming spring. Anxiety, which she had battled most of her life, prevented her from completing her degree after starting in 1995. While Jacoby felt fulfilled with her family, life and career, she never lost sight of her bachelor's dream. When she finally compared bachelor completion programs, UVA was the right fit. “The choice was easy: UVA is a better school than the others, it’s cheaper, and they could accommodate an online schedule,” she explained. While the journey as a mom, professional and student hasn't always been easy, Jacoby found her own determination, the UVA community and the highly supportive SCPS faculty are keys to her success.
Rotunda and surrounding grounds
August 7, 2026

A New, Online Master's Degree In Change Management

The University of Virginia School of Continuing and Professional Studies is now offering a 100% online Master of Change Management designed to deliver the skills mid-to-senior-level professionals need for leading organizational transformation amidst rapid change.
Whearty Family pose on an international trip
July 29, 2026

Curiosity, Empathy and Connection

Steve Whearty, Assistant Professor and Program Manager for the Organizational Leadership Coaching program at UVA's School of Continuing and Professional Studies shares his thoughts on why coaching is relevant today, and what drives him to support students interested in honing their coaching skills.
Professor David Corlett lectures to his class at Hollywood Cemetery
July 23, 2026

Walking Through The Past

UVA School of Continuing and Professional Studies learners trade classrooms for Virginia battlefields in Professor David Corlett's Maymester history course.
Exterior front of Sycamore Hill property
June 17, 2026

Through Sycamore Hill, School Extends Jeffersonian Vision to Adult Learners

With UVA’s recent acquisition of Sycamore Hill, the School of Continuing and Professional Studies will transform a historic facility into a dynamic center for academic innovation, leadership development and community engagement. These grounds provide a momentous step for the School, blending Jefferson's enduring vision of lifelong learning with a contemporary interpretation of creating a residential living and learning community that is accessible for adult learners.
2026 UVA SCPS Graduates walk the historic UVA lawn
June 14, 2026

A New, Asynchronous Path to a Bachelor's Degree

Learn more about UVA School of Continuing and Professional Studies' new, totally asynchronous pathway to completing a bachelor's degree for adult learners, where learning is conducted on the student's schedule for maximum flexibility while preserving high-quality education.
Looking to the lawn from the rotunda
June 9, 2026

Professors Matthews, McElvain Honored with Adelle Robertson Award

UVA SCPS professors James McElvain and Charlotte Matthews were honored with the 2026 Adelle F. Robertson award this year, recognizing their demonstrated sustained excellence in providing new knowledge, instruction, or public service to the people, organizations, and institutions that the University serves.
Rotunda at dusk
June 8, 2026

Scholarships Available for Fall 2026 Students

As part of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies' commitment to helping adult learners achieve their educational goals, we are excited to offer a better-than-ever scholarship opportunity for certificate and Master of Public Safety students for the summer 2026 term.
2026 graduates smile at UVA Rotunda
May 18, 2026

Celebrating Our 2026 Graduates

On Sunday, May 17, 2026, graduates from UVA’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies walked the historic University Lawn to recognize the completion of their degrees amongst over 8,000 newly minted UVA alumni. Read about awards and honors given, and how scholarships fueled student success.