News & Features

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Jeff Martin Headshot.
October 6, 2026

Meet Jeff Martin

Meet Jeff Martin, pre-admission adviser at UVA's School of Continuing and Professional Studies and published fiction writer with deep UVA roots.
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September 29, 2026

Student Experience: Gerry Gajeton

Gerry Gajeton, a cybersecurity professional, recently completed the Graduate Cybersecurity Management Certificate at UVA's School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Gajeton took time to answer a few questions and share more about their experience in the program.
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September 24, 2026

Prepare to Lead Change in a Complex World

Learn how you can become a leaders teams and organizations need to provide guidance through rapidly emerging changes. Earning UVA's Master of Change Management credential signals to employers that you have the frameworks and tools to guide people and processes through complexity, disruption and opportunity.
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September 22, 2026

Beyond the Credit Hour:

The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), in collaboration with the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO), participated in the Noncredit Mobility Academy, a national initiative aimed at enhancing the role of noncredit education in promoting economic mobility. This white paper outlines Virginia’s efforts to explore noncredit programming and reporting across representative public 4- year institutions.
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de Casanova Berlin along the wall with SCPS classmates
August 26, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.