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Ram Chico and his wife visit Disney
October 28, 2026

Driven by Passion and Purpose

Having grown up in Manila, Philippines and immigrating to the United States in 2024, Ram Chico's career has wound its way through customer service, finance, recruiting, operations, management, and healthcare supply chain. Currently a UVA Health employee, Chico is simultaneously pursuing his bachelor's degree at UVA's School of Continuing and Professional Studies.
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Fall at UVA Rotunda
October 19, 2026

Scholarships Available for Spring 2027 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's degree students for the spring 2027 term.
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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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Colleagues talking in a meeting
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.