News & Features

Officer Donlan, Captain Monahan, and Officer D'Abreu stand next to one another.
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.
Public Administration Stock Photo
October 14, 2024

Unlock Opportunities in Public Service

Discover how UVA's Public Administration Graduate Certificate equips you with the skills needed to drive meaningful change and advance your career in this fast-growing field!
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.
Gordon Graham and other panelists speak
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.
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.
Tori and Ben Hobgood at their home
September 16, 2024

Hobgood Bicentennial Scholars Fund

Tori (SCPS ’13) and Ben Hobgood's recent gift, which established the Hobgood Bicentennial Scholars Fund, will support students pursuing their education in the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, and is the first endowed undergraduate scholarship in the school’s history.
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.