News & Features

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Kathiane Schinelli in a UVA sweater
October 8, 2024

Rising Above Adversity

Learn about Kathiane Schinelli’s inspiring journey of working towards her degree and fulfilling a lifelong dream.
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Ben Haiman announces the new Center for Public Safety and Justice
October 4, 2024

UVA Launches Center To Provide Advanced Public Safety Education

The new Center for Public Safety and Justice, part of UVA’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies, builds on the school’s long-standing public safety initiatives. Those include the Master of Public Safety degree program as well as partnerships with the FBI National Academy and the National Criminal Justice Command College.
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Oscar Odom
September 23, 2024

Challenges in Public Safety Today

Dr. Oscar Odom, Associate Professor with the Master of Public Safety Program, shares his thoughts on challenges faced in pubic safety today.
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Today's State of Public Safety and Pubic Service
September 4, 2024

SCPS to Host Public Safety Panel: October 3, 2024

On October 3, 2024, renowned experts in public safety will hold an afternoon of discussion exploring today's challenges and practical solutions for a diverse range of communities.
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Dan Rice signing his books
September 3, 2024

SCPS Student Publishes Second Book

Living their dream of being a writer, SCPS Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies student, Dan Rice, is publishing a second book. Inspired by the colloquial phrase, “I know it like the back of my hand,” Rice’s creative memoir, “The Back of My Hand,” is an exploration into identity and how well we really know ourselves. While blurring the lines between poetry, prose, and poetic prose, the text weaves together mental health, coming out and spirituality.