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Wilder School Achieves Historic Rankings in 2024 USNWR

Rising to New Heights: The Wilder School ranks No. 6 in Homeland Security, No. 33 in Public Management and Leadership, and stands strong at No. 39 in Public Affairs Graduate Schools according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report.
Rising to New Heights: The Wilder School ranks No. 6 in Homeland Security, No. 33 in Public Management and Leadership, and stands strong at No. 39 in Public Affairs Graduate Schools according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report.

The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University is proud to announce its historic achievements in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report graduate program rankings. For the first time in our history, the school has been recognized as the nation's sixth-leading institution for Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to academic excellence and innovation in public affairs.

This year, the Wilder School continues to be ranked among the nation's top schools of public affairs, demonstrating our consistent excellence in education and research:

Dean Susan T. Gooden, Ph.D., expressed her pride in the school's achievements, stating, "This recognition affirms the Wilder School's role as a vanguard institution in public affairs education. Our significant contributions to homeland security and our sustained excellence across our programs underscore our unwavering dedication to preparing the next generation of leaders in public service."

As Virginia's premier institution for these disciplines, the Wilder School remains dedicated to shaping the future of public service and leadership through rigorous academic programs, innovative research, and a commitment to community engagement.