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Read the story of two School of Continuing and Professional Studies who made time amongst work and family lives to study abroad. They want you to know that you can do it too!

UVA’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies is thrilled to welcome Dr. Rudy De Leon Dinglas as a member of our Public Administration teaching team. He is motivated by helping bridge academia and practice to provide government leaders with the practical tools and applications to enhance their capacities to govern effectively while at the same time, bringing real-world issues to the classroom and engaging students and adult learners around those issues.

Three months into its launch, the Center for Public Safety and Justice has shown the industry its limitless potential in empowering leaders to address today's challenges with innovation. Learn what the Center has accomplished in 2024 and what's in store for 2025.

As a single mom and full-time employee with Sentara, the decision to return to school was one long thought out for Maureen Leahey. Refusing to be defined by others, Leahey decided to pursue her education and is now flourishing as a role model for her daughter and a mentor to peers.

UVA's National Criminal Justice Command College welcomes an inaugural spring cohort to meet rising demand. Learn more about this program and how it shapes public safety leaders.

Hear from Lyndsay Tolbert Thaxton about her journey to UVA and how it has impacted her career!

Wondering if getting a bachelor's degree is worth it? We've compiled research to guide your decision.

Learn more about MPS Alum William McCraw's journey and advice he has for other students!

Veteran John Konya has faced incredible challenges resulting from an injury he sustained in Iraq. With fortitude, grit and resilience, he has gone on not only to heal but to thrive, surpassing his own goals.

Discover how UVA's Public Administration Graduate Certificate equips you with the skills needed to drive meaningful change and advance your career in this fast-growing field!