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June 27, 2025

MPD Officers Advance Careers Through UVA's Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Program

This article profiles three Metropolitan Police Department officers - Patrick Donlon, Nigel D'Abreu, and Kate Monahan - who are pursuing their Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degrees through a special partnership between MPD and the University of Virginia. The piece highlights how the program's flexibility enables working law enforcement professionals to balance their careers, education, and personal lives while advancing professionally.
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June 26, 2025

Breaking Into the Fast-Growing Cloud Computing Career Field

Earning a professional certificate in cloud computing can open doors to high-demand careers such as cloud engineer, solutions architect, DevOps specialist, and cybersecurity analyst—roles that are critical in a world increasingly reliant on cloud technology. Whether you're looking to advance your career or pivot into tech, a cloud computing certificate can provide the expertise and credentials needed to succeed in this transformative field.
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June 18, 2025

New Career Resources for Certificate Program Students

Certificate students at UVA’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies now have access to resources that can aid in networking and job search endeavors. Located in Canvas, the UVA Certificate Career Resources community provides students with additional opportunities to leverage their new skills and UVA education in the job market.
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May 26, 2025

Mendoza McCall, Powers Receive 2025 Adelle F. Robertson Award

Christie Mendoza McCall, MFA and Dr. Robert Powers, MD, MPH have been honored with the 2025 Adelle F. Robertson Award, a distinction recognizing faculty members who have demonstrated sustained excellence in providing new knowledge, instruction or public service to the people, organizations and institutions served by the University.
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May 19, 2025

Celebrating Our 2025 Graduates

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, graduates from UVA’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies walked the historic Lawn under a beautiful blue sky with nearly 4,000 of UVA’s newest grads. After the procession, the school awarded 82 bachelor’s degrees – the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies and Bachelor of Professional Studies in Health Sciences Management - to adult learners who all traveled unique educational paths to reach such a culmination.