Origin of the VUnited Scholars Program
In 2016, Martha Murray and Joe Adamec approached °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ about starting a residential academic certificate program for students with intellectual disabilities. They had a vision of a program rooted at a major Catholic university that would provide opportunities for a population of students with special needs that were not currently served at the time and had connections to °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ students whom they knew would be enthusiastic partners.
In 2019, College of Professional Studies leadership met with Martha and Joe about making their vision a reality at °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ. With generous financial assistance from the Terri and Tom Murphy Foundation - Pathways to Independence, the VUnited Scholars program was officially announced on September 22, 2020 as part of . The program welcomed its first cohort of students in August 2021.
°ÅÀÖÊÓƵ's College of Professional Studies is proud and honored to be one of the first Catholic University’s to offer a residential experience to students who deserve an inclusive college life.
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