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June 27, 2011
Fresh vegetables and cross-campus relationships take root in UR garden
Students, faculty and staff are getting their hands dirty in the community garden, while getting to know each other outside their day-to-day work.
May 24, 2011
On the fast track to law school for the young and ambitious
Entering the University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies at age 19 is by no means typical. Then again, Jimmy Nickerson has already proven to many that his academic and professional passions are far from typical.
May 16, 2011
Teacher Licensure Program enables career shift from accounting to teaching
Cliff Gamble, C'12, plans to use his Certificate in Teacher Licensure Preparation to make the transition from the corporate world to the classroom as a secondary English teacher.
May 4, 2011
Fighting fires by day, earning a degree by night
Suited up in an ashy flame-resistant jacket and pants, Billy Wood, C‘11, puts on his helmet and prepares to enter yet another burning building. For him, this is just another day at the office.
May 3, 2011
Former litigation manager proves it's never too late to become a teacher
After nearly four decades of high-profile litigation and operations practice, Mike Snavely, C'11, has the opportunity to follow his passion by becoming a history teacher through the School of Continuing Studies Teacher Licensure Program.
Life at Richmond through the eyes of an employee and student
After three years working as General Manager in Heilman Dining Center, Jerry Clemmer, C'11, made the decision to become a closer part of the Richmond family by enrolling in the Weekend College Bachelor of Liberal Arts program at the School of Continuing Studies.
April 29, 2011
The Teacher Licensure Program produces its own 'kindergarten cop'
After spending eight years with the Richmond Police Department, William McKay, C'11, is now pursuing a career as an elementary school teacher through the University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies Teacher Licensure Program (TLP).
April 20, 2011
A certificate in Paralegal Studies opens the door to new career opportunities
As Nicole Dernelle-Ruhlow, C'10, earned a Certificate in Applied Studies in Paralegal Studies from the School of Continuing Studies, she discovered that a Richmond degree opens doors.
April 18, 2011
Human Resource Management program enables transition from world of finances
After making the transition from the financial world into a career path in human resource management, Neha Patel, C'12, has opened the door to myriad opportunities with the help of Richmond's School of Continuing Studies.
March 15, 2011
U.S. Air Force retiree finds Weekend College a complete undergraduate experience
After spending more than 20 years with the U.S. Air Force, Larry Dumlao, C‘09, finally found time to return to school to earn his undergraduate degree. He chose Weekend College, the School of Continuing Studies' liberal arts degree completion program.