Wilder School to Host In-person Commencement
The Wilder School ceremony will be held on Saturday, December 11th from 1:00 - 2:30 pm at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.
Susan Gooden is the new president of NASPAA
The dean of the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University is now head of the world’s largest accrediting body for public affairs programs.
2021 Wilder Symposium
“The Triple Pandemic: Implications for Racial Equity and Public Policy,” was presented virtually on Thursday, Sept. 30.
Dean Gooden: Leading with urgency
At the helm of the Wilder School, Dean Susan Gooden gets things done. The Fall 2021 edition of the Wilder School in Action is now available.
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2022 EVGA Nominations Open
The 15th Excellence in Virginia Government Awards will celebrate Virginians who have made noteworthy contributions to the practice of government and the welfare of our communities and citizens. The nomination period is now open from September 1- November 1, 2021.
Emmy Award Winning Special Feature
Richmond CBS affiliate WTVR-TV took home top honors in the Capital Emmy Awards category Politics/Government Long Form Content for its election special “The Commonwealth’s Choice,” which included numerous segments with Governor Wilder commenting on political issues and candidates.
Wilder School No. 38 in U.S., Top Ranked in Virginia
The Wilder School rose to No. 38 in the U.S. News and World Report's 2022 Best Graduate Schools of Public Affairs rankings issued today, marking a rise of 7 places from the 2021 survey.
Application Deadlines Extended
Application deadlines for Wilder School master programs have been extended to July 1. The Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness deadline remains on July 25.
Conversations with Governor Wilder
Race in America, leadership and the Governor’s reflections on turning 90 are just a few of the topics in the 12-part podcast series Conversations with Governor Wilder hosted by Dean Gooden.
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The 2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings confirm the Wilder School among the top 15% of schools of public affairs at No. 38. The Wilder School is also ranked No. 19 in Social Policy, No. 28 in Urban Policy, and No. 34 in Public Management and Leadership. Read more.