Campus Announcements

To better align with labor market demands and prospective student expectations, the University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies (SPCS) is making changes to its academic programs.

Dr. Grant Rissler has been named chair of the Nonprofit Studies program at the University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies effective Jan. 9, 2026. He takes on the role following the departure of Dr. Andrew Schoeneman, who accepted a position at the University of Virginia.

Faculty in the School of Professional & Continuing Studies celebrated promotion announcements and service awards during the annual awards ceremony held during the spring faculty meeting on January 8, 2026.

The University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies has named Adjunct Associate Professor Bruce McKechnie program coordinator for its Paralegal Studies program with responsibilities that include curriculum oversight, student support, and community partnerships.

The University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies has partnered with IronCircle, the AI-powered cybersecurity workforce platform, to deliver rigorous, transformative, and industry-aligned training.

The University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies (SPCS), in partnership with Boatwright Memorial Library, is proud to announce this year’s recipients of the John Miers Award for Excellence in Library Research: Ethan Riddle and LaRee Sugg. 

The School of Professional & Continuing Studies recognized 113 graduating students and graduation candidates at its 62nd Commencement Exercises on May 10, 2025.

The School of Professional and Continuing Studies continued its tradition of honoring excellence among students, faculty and alumni during its annual SPCS Night celebration on May 7, 2025.

As part of a long-standing tradition, a graduating student, faculty member, and an alum will address School of Professional and Continuing Studies graduates during the the School’s graduation ceremony at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 10.

At last month’s Department of Athletics annual Scholar-Athlete Breakfast, 12 SPCS students were among the 126 student-athletes recognized for earning a 3.5 GPA over two consecutive semesters.

Faculty in the School of Professional & Continuing Studies celebrated promotion announcements and service awards during the annual awards ceremony held during the spring faculty meeting on January 9, 2025.