L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs

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Governor L. Douglas Wilder honored with Defender of Democracy Award by the University of Virginia Center for Politics

VCU Wilder School Celebrates Three Recipients of the APPAM Equity & Inclusion Fellowship

DEIA: Lived experiences and the spirit of democracy

HOME of VA celebrates the life of Wilder School alumna Dr. Velma J. Ballard

Empowering tomorrow's leaders: The 2023-24 Wilder Graduate Scholars’ Fellowship Cohort at the Forefront of Public Affairs

From Churchill's Heartbeat to Leadership's Pulse: The Journey of Eric Campbell

U.S. News & World Report ranks the Wilder School 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.

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

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.

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