News & Features

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Bowerman stands with friends and family at the beach
May 5, 2026

A Modern Renaissance

Meet Angela Bowerman, UVA Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Student who felt apprehensive of returning to school, despite success in her career and personal life. Now at UVA, Bowerman has found confidence in herself as she's made friendships and become involved in a wide variety of student activities.
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Brittany Toth smiles inside UVA Rotunda
April 3, 2025

Transforming Futures

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.
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UVA Rotunda behind spring flowers
March 25, 2025

New Scholarships in Support of Federal Workers Amid Downsizing

To support working adults achieve their educational goals, new scholarship opportunities at UVA's School of Continuing and Professional Studies are available for federal workers facing unexpected challenges resulting from administrative changes.
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Victoria Sims in front of the UVA Medical Center
March 4, 2025

A New Life Journey

With a 20 year career at UVA Health, Victoria Sims embarked on a new journey to earn her bachelor's degree with UVA Enlighten.
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Christopher Easton headshot in his office
February 12, 2025

From Doubt to Determination

Assistant Chief Christopher Easton doubted he was "UVA material" but after approaching school later in life through the National Criminal Justice Command College, he has gone on to complete his bachelor's and master's degrees through UVA's School of Continuing and Professional Studies.
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Study abroad students stand in front of a mosque in Dubai
February 6, 2025

Education Abroad

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!
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Rudy de Leong Dinglas smiles in front of building
January 31, 2025

Dr. Rudy de Leon Dinglas Joins UVA School of Continuing and Professional Studies

UVA’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies is thrilled to welcome Dr. Rudy De Leon Dinglas as a member of our Public Administration teaching team. He is motivated by helping bridge academia and practice to provide government leaders with the practical tools and applications to enhance their capacities to govern effectively while at the same time, bringing real-world issues to the classroom and engaging students and adult learners around those issues.