Student Spotlight

Hear the moments, motivations and inspiration that shaped the lives of UVA's School of Continuing and Professional Studies students and alumni during our inaugural Double Take event on April 10, 2025.

For Brittany Toth, who has wanted to be a Cavalier since she was little, the opportunity to pursue her passions at UVA has been a dream come true. And with support from scholarship, she has been able to focus on her education journey and flourish.

With a 20 year career at UVA Health, Victoria Sims embarked on a new journey to earn her bachelor's degree with UVA Enlighten.

BIS alumna, Marion Dobbins, credits her school experience with giving her the confidence she needed to pursue her dreams. Today, Dobbins is working toward her Ph.D. and has a book release planned.

Read the story of two School of Continuing and Professional Studies who made time amongst work and family lives to study abroad. They want you to know that you can do it too!

As a single mom and full-time employee with Sentara, the decision to return to school was one long thought out for Maureen Leahey. Refusing to be defined by others, Leahey decided to pursue her education and is now flourishing as a role model for her daughter and a mentor to peers.

Hear from Lyndsay Tolbert Thaxton about her journey to UVA and how it has impacted her career!

Learn more about MPS Alum William McCraw's journey and advice he has for other students!

Learn about Kathiane Schinelli’s inspiring journey of working towards her degree and fulfilling a lifelong dream.