Fall 2023 Commencement
View more information and graduate register for the Wilder School Fall 2023 Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 9.
A National Ovation to L. Douglas Wilder
We're honoring 70 years of public service for our school's namesake. We'll celebrate the one and only, Governor L. Douglas Wilder for his historic achievements with two distinctive events.
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Advancing our reputation
Wilder School receives top national accolades in U.S. News and World Report graduate program rankings
In Focus: Tarnika Edmunds & The Enduring Impact of Dr. Velma Ballard
Read moreCongratulations graduates: register for the Wilder School Fall 2023 Commencement
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U.S. News & World Report ranks the Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs graduate program in public affairs at No. 39, which places us in the top 15% of more than 250 schools across the United States.
We are also rank in the following specialty areas:
- Public management and leadership program - ranked No. 19 in the U.S. and No. 1 in Virginia
- Public policy analysis - ranked No. 36 in the U.S.
- Social policy - ranked No. 16 in the U.S. and No. 1 in Virginia
- Urban policy - ranked No. 17 in the U.S. and No. 1 in Virginia
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The Wilder School is also recognized for demonstrating exemplary commitment in four areas recognized by Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA), the global standard in public service education.
Nationally-ranked M.P.A. program can now be completed fully online
Wilder School to offer Virginia’s first fully-accredited online program
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