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May 22, 2013
PSA combines old-school research and rhetoric with digital storytelling
Eric Cox, SPCS student, combines academic research and writing with digital storytelling to produce a research-driven public service announcement: “Do you have what it takes to be a fireman?”
May 20, 2013
2013 Itzkowitz Family Distinguished Faculty Award recipient see doors opened by UR degree
Gerald Quirk, C’74, uses personal experience to remind graduates of the value of their University of Richmond degree.
SPCS alumni enriching the Richmond workplace
Tom Winfree, C’77, discusses the value of SPCS alumni to the Richmond workforce in his 2013 Commencement address.
Dr. Ed Ayers, university president, finds the seeds of excellence in past & present
In his 2013 SPCS Commencement address, President Ayers examines capacity and power the School offers the University.
May 16, 2013
Graduate Human Resource Management program ignites the fire of passion
Mark Troemel, GC’13, encourages graduates of the School of Professional & Continuing Studies to allow “passion to work its magic” in their lives.
May 8, 2013
Helping students achieve their 'aha! moment' is chair's favorite teaching experience
Human Resource Management program chair Patricia Strait knows that students can go to other schools—but wonders why they would.
May 6, 2013
Richmond in Danville? For Weekend College students, the answer is 'Yes!'
Angela Harris, C’09, found “the right fit at the right time” at the University of Richmond.
May 3, 2013
Fatherhood encourages student to pursue degree
Professional and Continuing Studies student Andrew Bowers, C’13, decided to return to school to give his children a “better future.”
April 25, 2013
Graduating senior comes full circle from 1964
Bob Perrin, C‘13, started at University College in 1964. 49 years later, he’s graduating with a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts.
April 22, 2013
Confronted with the importance of a college degree, corporate professional finds inspiration and opportunity in Liberal Arts program
After being denied a promotion because of his lack of advanced degree, Ryan O’Rourke, C‘14, decided to pursue a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree, revealing a passion for education and opening up future opportunities.