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Raising a voice for others to thrive: remembering Michael La’Mont Perkins, Esq.
Michael La’Mont Perkins, Esq., Wilder School alumnus and dedicated public servant, built a life committed to education, mentorship and advocacy. As a young, African-American professional, Michael led a life dedicated to family, faith, leadership, and service using his voice as a tool to impact the lives of those around him forever.
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Understanding Cyber Warfare: An Interview with Author and Cybersecurity Expert, Christopher Whyte
Christopher Whyte, an assistant professor of homeland security and emergency preparedness at the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University, is the co-author of two recent books: "Understanding Cyber Warfare: Politics, Policy and Strategy” and "Information in War: Military Innovation, Battle Networks, and the Future of Artificial Intelligence.” We sat down with Whyte to discuss the second edition of UCW and the current state of cybersecurity.
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Wilder School doctoral student Amidu Kalokoh awarded highly competitive scholarship for public administration, public policy and public affairs
Amidu Kalokoh, a doctoral student in Public Policy and Administration at the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, is the recipient of the 2023 Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) Summer Program Scholarship in Quantitative Methods.
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Wilder School receives top national accolades in U.S. News and World Report graduate program rankings
U.S. News & World Report ranks our school’s public affairs program at No. 39, which places us in the top 15% of more than 250 schools across the United States, as well as top-50 rankings in four program specialty areas.
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The RVA Eviction Lab shines a spotlight on Virginia’s high eviction rate
The Wilder School’s RVA Eviction Lab has partnered with the University of Virginia’s Equity Center to provide data on landlords with high eviction court filings. Together, they created the Virginia Evictors Catalog, a database that catalogs property owner plaintiffs who have filed tenant evictions across Virginia. The goal is to use the data to learn how best to redress unjust eviction processes in the commonwealth.
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Wilder School in Action: Governor's Voice
66th Governor of Virginia L. Douglas Wilder joins us for a Q&A to share his perspectives on the Wilder School Commonwealth Poll, a longtime bellwether and trusted source for public opinion in Virginia
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Wilder School Virginia Capitol Semester program: Sofhia Pineda Garay explores legislation in action
The Wilder School Virginia Capitol Semester program represents a unique opportunity for students to gain direct experience in the policy process. This spring semester internship program allows students to play an integral support role in the office of a Virginia State Legislature House Delegate or Senator during the General Assembly. For Sofhia Pineda Garay, a passion for social equity and social justice reform led her to apply.
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Class of 2023: Davina Efetie steps outside of her major in style
With a summer internship linked to Vogue magazine, criminal justice major has designs on following her passion for fashion.
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Wilder School faculty, students recognized with end-of-year awards
With the closing of another academic year imminent, VCU’s L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs recognized many of its exemplary students, faculty, and staff at annual year-end awards ceremonies held in April.
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Class of 2023: With a mind on crime, Olive Blackstone pursues justice and understanding
Blackstone has explored criminal justice and psychology at VCU, both in and out of the classroom.
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