Campus Announcements

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.

The University of Richmond Office of Financial Aid is providing virtual advising appointments exclusively to current and prospective SPCS students on Wednesday, February 12, and Tuesday, February 25. Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis by signing up online.

In December, four prospective graduates from the nonprofit studies program successfully presented capstone projects, representing the culimination of months of preparation and years of practical experience and coursework.

The School of Professional & Continuing Studies hired nine new adjunct faculty members for the 2024-2025 academic year.

The School of Professional & Continuing Studies has appointed Kate Cassada as associate dean for academic affairs and Gretchen Flynn Morris as associate dean for student affairs as Tom Shields steps down as associate dean.

The School of Professional & Continuing Studies recognized 103 graduating students and graduation candidates at its 61st Commencement Exercises on May 11, 2024.

The School of Professional and Continuing Studies continued its tradition of honoring excellence among students, faculty and alumni during its 60th Anniversary SPCS Night celebration on May 3, 2023.

Dr. Bob Spires and Graduate Education program hosted a delegation of higher education leaders from Cambodia in February on the University of Richmond campus.