Shelby Longland's involvement with the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement transformed her college career and helped her find her career path.

The SPCS Paralegal Studies program taught Justin Haskins, C’10, to be “a force for good in the world,” inspiring him to pursue impressive academic, professional and humanitarian careers.

Landscape Design classes gave Beth Hellmer the encouragement to finally take the step to starting her own sustainable landscape business, which has blossomed into a successful company.

Alumni Association President Howard Lee, C‘07, explains how SPCS helped him accomplish his education and career goals by reminding him that “it is never too late to be what you might have been.”

After graduating early from the School of Arts and Sciences, Leslie Crudele, ‘12 and GC‘13, decided to remain part of the University community by pursuing a master’s degree through the School of Professional and Continuing Studies.

Manyang Kher, C’14, was a named a finalist for the 2012 Do Something Awards for his efforts to help Sudanese refugees through his nonprofit organization, Humanity Helping Sudan.

Like most study abroad experiences at the University of Richmond, Ellen Walk’s trip to Trinidad, Jamaica, Panama, and Cuba on the 2011 Faculty Seminar Abroad didn’t end when the plane touched down in Richmond.

Lisa Cheney, student government president, came to SPCS through the Institute on Philanthropy and remains engaged and involved in the life of the School.

As the new chef at the Richmond on Broad Café, Matt Lee combines cultural culinary influences and looks to local sources as he shapes UR’s addition to the city’s restaurant offerings.

The School of Professional and Continuing Studies will open its fiftieth anniversary celebration year with SPCS Week, an opportunity to connect with the School and celebrate its history.