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We do this by opening our students' minds to new ways of thinking and living, fostering a lifelong thirst for personal and professional growth and offering ongoing support to students and alumni through the development of their careers. We deliver exceptional educational programs; engage passionate faculty and staff; and provide world-class support services.
05/29/2026
It's taken us awhile, but we've curated a collection of 2026 SPCS Commencement stories, video and photos on our Commencement page. Get inspired with these stories and relive graduation moments!
SPCS Commencement The School of Professional & Continuing Studies is one of five academic schools at the University of Richmond. With our mission to Enrich Lives &...
05/12/2026
We've uploaded the recording of Saturday's SPCS Commencement Ceremony! Take some time to relive the moment and share with family and friends who couldn't be there. We're so proud of you!
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2026 SPCS Commencement Ceremony Commencement Exercises for held May 10, 2026
05/11/2026
What a great SPCS Commencement weekend! We'll be releasing photos and videos and stories as they come in over the next week, but we wanted to share today how proud we are of our graduates!
We've said it already, but we're just that excited -- Commencement is tomorrow! Our countdown closes with graduating students sharing a little bit about what comes next for them after graduation.
05/08/2026
We held an SPCS Commencement run-through yesterday afternoon. Here's a little behind-the-scenes peak at the process and some of the people!
05/08/2026
Commencement is tomorrow! Get to know another of our graduating students, Clara Swartz, who earned a M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction that helped her to become the kind of art educator who could spark creativity and confidence in every elementary learner.
Art in practice: Clara Swartz, GC’25, brings creative confidence to the elementary classroom After completing the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction in December 2025, art teacher Clara Swartz translated graduate study into daily classroom...
We're getting so close to Saturday's Commencement! SPCS Night last night was awesome and if you missed it you missed a great ceremony and reception. As the countdown continues, we asked graduating students what advice they can share for future students. Here are their responses.
05/07/2026
Get to know a couple of our graduating students, married classmates Karen E. Richardson and Ashley Seal, who will each earn a Master of Education in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies at Saturday's SPCS Commencement.
Together in the classroom: A shared master's journey at Richmond Married classmates Ashley Seal and Karen E. Richardson completed the Educational Leadership & Policy Studies master’s program together, balancing...
05/07/2026
Celebrate our award-winning graduating students with us! Last night's SPCS Night awards ceremony was a heart-warming opportunity to celebrate and hear reflections from our graduating students. Follow the link to see and hear from our award winners. ❤️🕷️💙
Outstanding students, faculty & alumni honored during annual SPCS Night awards ceremony 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 6, 2026.
05/06/2026
We're getting ready for SPCS Night! Our intrepid roving reporter/student recruiter Karen is capturing some of the behind-the-scenes action as we prep for curtain at 6pm! We'll share lots more about the event starting tomorrow, but let us whet your appetite for the celebration. It's (almost) showtime! 🏆🎊❤️🕷️
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