Graduation 2020
Congratulations University of Virginia Curry School of Education and Human Development Class of 2020!
Dean Pianta’s Address To The Class of 2020
Until we see each other to celebrate in person with all of the pomp and circumstance you deserve, let me again say, Congratulations Class of 2020!
Read transcriptDepartment Graduation Celebrations
Curriculum and Instruction
CISE has created their own celebration website.
Visit WebsiteHuman Services
Please find a slideshow created for graduates located on the YSI Canvas site.
Visit WebsiteKinesiology
Kinesiology will host several virtual celebrations on Sunday, May 17. A link to the 1:00pm undergraduate livestream is below.
View livestreamLeadership, Foundations and Policy
EDLF hosted several celebrations. A link to the EPS & RSC event recording is below.
Watch Recording““At this moment, I’m reminded of how profoundly important you are to the people and communities you will soon join to serve professionally. Your decision to devote your talent, time and energy to promote the success of others – to fostering human development – whether in schools, communities, health clinics, or human service agencies has never been more important, more needed and more inspiring.”
– Dean Bob Pianta
Graduate Profiles
It is time to celebrate the Class of 2020! You have completed your studies in an unprecedented way, and we honor you. Get to know a few of the most recent graduates from the Curry School in the profiles below, and then browse the "Congratulations" page for photos, memories and words of congrats for the Class of 2020.
Victoria Alvarez: Youth and Social Innovation
Victoria Alvarez is graduating with a bachelor's degree in Youth and Social Innovation.
Read Victoria's StoryAndrew Davis: Counselor Education
Andrew Davis, originally from Spokane, WA, is graduating with an M.Ed. in Counselor Education.
Read Andrew's StoryTheresa Melton: Research, Statistics, & Evaluation
Theresa Melton is originally from Newark, California, and is graduating with a Ph.D. in Research, Statistics, and Evaluation.
Read Theresa's StoryKayla Currie: Youth and Social Innovation
Kayla Currie is from Mechanicsville, Virginia, and is graduating with a bachelor's degree in Youth and Social Innovation.
Read Kayla's StoryKyndia Riley: Teacher Education
Kyndia Riley is graduating with a Master of Teaching in Elementary Education and hopes to stay in Charlottesville.
Read Kyndia's StoryClaire Janek: Kinesiology
Claire Janek wants to become a physician assistant after her time in the Peace Corps.
Read Claire's StoryCasedy Thomas: Mathematics Education
First-generation college student Casedy Thomas became a '"Double Hoo" this spring earning her PhD in Math Education.
Read Casedy's StoryClass of 2020 Congratulations & Photo Gallery
View more photos and words of congratulations celebrating the Class of 2020!
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