L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs

Public Policy and Administration

New understanding across the disciplines

The Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration allows students to work with faculty from across our programs and have the chance to specialize in areas including public policy, public administration, criminal justice policy and urban policy.

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Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration

Classes are scheduled in late afternoons, early evenings and on weekends to meet the needs of working professionals and full-time graduate students. For more information, please contact:

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Elsie Harper-Anderson, Program director

Brie Haupt, Program assistant director

#35 in nation among public affairs graduate schools

The 2023 U.S. News & World Report rankings show the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University rose to No. 35 in the nation among public affairs graduate schools (up from No. 38 in 2022).

The Wilder School’s public management and leadership program also climbed to No. 29 (rising from No. 34 in 2022) in the report’s specialty program rankings.

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Where are recent Public Policy and Administration alumni working?

Alumni spotlight

Increasing access to low-income housing

LeQuan Hylton (Ph.D.’16/GPA) is the co-founder, president, and principal broker of Hylton & Company, which offers high-quality affordable housing for those in the Richmond, Tidewater and Northern Virginia areas.

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Meet our Public Policy and Administration faculty

Susan Gooden, Ph.D.

Wilder School Dean and Professor

RaJade M. Berry-James, Ph.D.

Senior Associate Dean of Faculty and Academic Affairs and Professor

Robyn Diehl McDougle, Ph.D.

Associate Dean of Research and Outreach, Professor

Shajuana Isom-Payne, Ph.D.

Assistant Dean of Student Success

Nakeina Douglas-Glenn, Ph.D.

Director, Research Institute for Social Equity

Stevan Dozier

Senior Director of Development

Ross Losapio

Director of Recruitment

William H. "Bill" Leighty

Senior Strategic Advisor

Timothy M. O'Dell

Director of Finance and Administration

David Slipher

Director of Communications and External Relations

Franklin Wallace

Director of Human Resources and Operations

Susan White, Ph.D.

Director of Research Services

John Accordino, Ph.D.

Jay Albanese, Ph.D.

Jose Alcaine, Ph.D.

Adjunct faculty

Mark Bittner, AICP

Sarah Jane Brubaker, Ph.D.

Professor, Director of the Certificate in Gender Violence Intervention, Assistant Chair, Criminal Justice programs

Xueming (Jimmy) Chen, Ph.D.

Professor, program chair - Urban and Regional Studies and Planning program

Hayley Cleary, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Amy Cook, Ph.D.

Special Assistant Dean of Student Services and Associate Professor

Lindsey Evans, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Elsie Harper-Anderson, Ph.D.

Associate professor, director of the Ph.D. program

Brittany 'Brie' Haupt, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of the Public Policy and Administration doctoral program

Richard Huff, Ph.D.

Associate professor, assistant chair - Master of Public Administration program

Myung Hun Jin, Ph.D.

Associate professor, chair - Master of Public Administration program

Brittany Keegan, Ph.D.

Director of Research and Outreach, Center for Public Policy and Assistant Professor

Brad Lehmann, Ph.D.

Saltanat Liebert, Ph.D.

Associate professor

Hans Louis-Charles, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Patrick Lowery, Ph.D.

Associate professor

Christina Mancini, Ph.D.

Associate professor, criminal justice graduate coordinator

Mary Moore, Ph.D.

Senior Field Research Director, Survey and Evaluation Research Laboratory

Nancy A. Morris, Ph.D.

Associate professor, Program Chair, Criminal Justice

Maureen Moslow-Benway, M.A.

Associate professor, program chair - Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

Luisa Nazareno, Ph.D.

Assistant professor

William Pelfrey Jr., Ph.D.

Damian Pitt, Ph.D.

Associate professor

Sarah Raskin, Ph.D.

Associate professor

Jennifer Reid, Ph.D.

Director of Evaluation, Survey and Evaluation Research Laboratory

Grant Rissler, Ph.D.

Affiliate faculty

Charity Scott, Ph.D.

Assistant professor

Avrum Shriar, Ph.D.

Distinguished Career Professor

James Smither, M.U.R.P.

Associate professor

Anthony Starke, Ph.D.

Assistant professor

I-Shian (Ivan) Suen, Ph.D.

Associate professor

Shruti Syal, Ph.D.

Assistant professor

Benjamin Teresa, Ph.D.

Associate professor and co-director of the RVA Eviction Lab, assistant chair - Urban and Regional Studies and Planning program

Niraj Verma, Ph.D.

David Webber, Ph.D.

Associate professor, homeland security and emergency preparedness assistant chair

Christopher Whyte, Ph.D.

Associate professor

L. Douglas Wilder

Distinguished professor

Blue Wooldridge, D.P.A.

Distinguished Career Professor and Professor Emeritus

Chernoh Wurie, Ph.D.

Assistant professor

Wenli Yan, Ph.D.

Associate professor

Gina Barber

Director of Administration and Senior Consultant, Center for Public Policy

Noah Bateman

Research Administrator, Survey and Evaluation Research Lab

Tina Braden

Human resources and building manager

Jason Burkett

Senior Research Analyst, Center for Public Policy

Bradford Bryant

Nancy Calkins

Training Facilitator, Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute

Cameron Carter

Consultant and Facilitator, Performance Management Group

Justine Coleman

Program and Assistant

Collin Cox

Administrative coordinator, Office of Research and Outreach

Pam Cox

Senior Special Projects & Communications Manager and Executive Assistant, Distinguished Faculty

Katie Crump

Senior Academic Advisor

Tivoli Dabney

Executive Assistant, Research Institute for Social Equity

Daniel Davis

Research Support Specialist, Performance Management Group

Keandra Davis

Graduate Research Associate, Research Institute for Social Equity

Chelsie Dunn, Ph.D.

Senior Research Associate, Research Institute for Social Equity

Mandy Fowler

Business development liaison

Kim Hunter

Project director

Katherine Huynh

Senior events manager

Wendy Hyland

Academic Advisor

Sarah Jackson

Consultant and Facilitator, Performance Management Group

Leona Jones

Administrative assistant/travel coordinator

Ron Jones

Event and Administrative Support Coordinator, Performance Management Group

Cydney Lowenstein, Ph.D.

Research Support Specialist, Survey and Evaluation Research Laboratory

Tammy Martin

Senior Program Assistant

Angela McGrath

Business Manager, Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute

Erin McGhee

Assistant Director of Academic Advising and Student Services

Karen Meister

Training Facilitator, Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute

Tiffany Murray-Robertson

Associate Director of Communications & External Relations

Yali Pang, Ph.D.

Senior Research Associate, Research Institute for Social Equity (RISE)

Luke Parker

Assistant Director of Research Services

Carolyn Patterson

Procurement Officer

Frank Pitchford

Catherine Poarch

SERL Production Supervisor

Candace Price-Stafford

Senior project manager

Kai Rogers

Office Assistant, Office of Student Success suite 1009

Sah Ara Sanu-t

Executive Assistant to the Dean

Danielle Shutt

Program Manager, Center for Public Policy

Jess C. Smith, Ph.D.

Project Director, Evaluation of the Virginia Violent Crime Initiative, Center for Public Policy

Matthew R. Smith

Senior Academic Advisor for Graduate Students

Shinique Smith

Executive Assistant to the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs

Rhonda Snead

Student Services Program Assistant

Alexandra Stewart-Jonte

Project Administrator, Survey and Research Laboratory

Deborah Taminger

Event Coordinator and Support Specialist, Performance Management Group

Steph Vennetti

Director of Academic Advising and Student Services

Sianna Westley

Creative and Message Strategist, Research Institute for Social Equity

Wheeler Wood

Director of Operations and Senior Consultant, Center for Public Policy

Kamal Alhassan

Doctoral Student

Gina Abena Amedeka

Doctoral Student

Victor Amuzu

Doctoral Student

Shannon Arnette

Doctoral Student

Manika Avasthi

Doctoral Student

Emily Avesian

Doctoral Student

Devin Bowers

Doctoral Student

Leslie "Les" Carter

Doctoral Student

Sidi Cheng

Doctoral Student

Lilian Chineme-Ugwu

Doctoral Student

Mark Christie, J.D.

Amy Clifton-Mills

Doctoral Student

Nick Devlin

Doctoral Student

Joseph Faulk

Doctoral Student

Kathryn J. Genthon

Doctoral Student

Grady Hart

Doctoral Student

Laura Herrmann

Doctoral Student

Zehra Sahin Ilkorkor

Doctoral Student

Amidu Kalokoh

Doctoral Student

Arnold "Chip" Kramer

Doctoral Student

James Lambert

Doctoral Student

Kapria Lee

Doctoral Student

Ricardo Lopez

Doctoral Student

Monali Mal

Doctoral Student

James Jay McConville

Doctoral Student

Corey Miles

Doctoral Student

Heather Millar

Doctoral Student

Karimjon Mullaboev

Doctoral Student

Corey Nolan

Doctoral Student

Michael O'Grady

Doctoral Student

Rajendra Pandit

Doctoral Student

Michael Rutz

Doctoral Student

Nancy Kent Smith

Doctoral Student

Shelly Smith

Doctoral Student

Meagan Sok

Doctoral Student

Mary Strawderman

Doctoral Student

Anila Smriti Surin

Doctoral Student

Jeff Thomas

Doctoral Student

Christine Wengloski

Doctoral Student

Isaac Yeboah

Doctoral Student

Ashley Zehrt

Doctoral Student

Dominic Zicari

Doctoral Student

Public Policy and Administration News

L. Douglas Wilder: a strong mayor, a stronger legacy

L. Douglas Wilder: a strong mayor, a stronger legacy

Fortifying the future: Wilder School homeland security and emergency preparedness program ranks No. 6 in the nation

Fortifying the future: Wilder School homeland security and emergency preparedness program ranks No. 6 in the nation

Virginia Commonwealth Poll by VCU Wilder School proves prescient in predicting tight race

Virginia Commonwealth Poll by VCU Wilder School proves prescient in predicting tight race

Why have conspiracy theories and fringe rhetoric become increasingly mainstream?

Why have conspiracy theories and fringe rhetoric become increasingly mainstream?

Wilder School shines at NASPAA annual conference in Washington, D.C.

Wilder School shines at NASPAA annual conference in Washington, D.C.

Hurricane Helene’s mark in North Carolina might endure in unexpected ways, VCU professor says

Hurricane Helene’s mark in North Carolina might endure in unexpected ways, VCU professor says

Is AI the beginning of a fourth industrial revolution?

Is AI the beginning of a fourth industrial revolution?

Earning an associate degree has varying value for workers based on demographics, VCU researchers find

Earning an associate degree has varying value for workers based on demographics, VCU researchers find

Alumnus Dre'mon Miller ('15 B.S.) recognized with VCU 10 Under 10 award

Alumnus Dre'mon Miller ('15 B.S.) recognized with VCU 10 Under 10 award

Kamala Harris’ edge over Donald Trump slips slightly as she leads 43% to 37% in Virginia

Kamala Harris’ edge over Donald Trump slips slightly as she leads 43% to 37% in Virginia

Wilder School Center for Public Policy summit fosters collaborative solutions for Virginia state agency leaders

Wilder School Center for Public Policy summit fosters collaborative solutions for Virginia state agency leaders

Wilder Symposium 2024: The fragile state of democracy and the role of leadership

Wilder Symposium 2024: The fragile state of democracy and the role of leadership

Analyzing Virginia’s eviction crisis

Analyzing Virginia’s eviction crisis

Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump 46% to 36% in Virginia, Cost of living is the top concern for voters (38%) heading into election season

Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump 46% to 36% in Virginia, Cost of living is the top concern for voters (38%) heading into election season

Wilder School Commonwealth Poll: 75% of Virginians agree history of race should be taught in K-12 schools and a high percentage of Virginians agree VCU President Michael Rao should provide public acco

Wilder School Commonwealth Poll: 75% of Virginians agree history of race should be taught in K-12 schools and a high percentage of Virginians agree VCU President Michael Rao should provide public acco

Project ReConnect to support individuals involved in criminal justice system who have substance use and mental health needs

Project ReConnect to support individuals involved in criminal justice system who have substance use and mental health needs

Financial aid expert Jill Desjean explains the consequences and challenges of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) changes

Financial aid expert Jill Desjean explains the consequences and challenges of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) changes

Challenging philanthropic whiteness: Addressing racial inequities in funding public and nonprofit organizations

Challenging philanthropic whiteness: Addressing racial inequities in funding public and nonprofit organizations

A turning point for entrepreneurial diversity: Elsie Harper-Anderson on the impact of the Fearless Fund ruling

A turning point for entrepreneurial diversity: Elsie Harper-Anderson on the impact of the Fearless Fund ruling

Former President Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden by 3 points in Virginia, with Biden’s approval level among commonwealth voters at 36%

Former President Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden by 3 points in Virginia, with Biden’s approval level among commonwealth voters at 36%

Towards a people’s history of landscape: The National Endowment for the Humanities program facilitates Richmond geography as a critical window to the past

Towards a people’s history of landscape: The National Endowment for the Humanities program facilitates Richmond geography as a critical window to the past

Policy Pathways and VCU Wilder School celebrate students' accomplishments at a Summer Academy capstone showcase

Policy Pathways and VCU Wilder School celebrate students' accomplishments at a Summer Academy capstone showcase

Wilder Fellows stand out as students, researchers and policy experts

Wilder Fellows stand out as students, researchers and policy experts

Two years after the overturn of Roe v. Wade, inequities in women’s health intensify for the most vulnerable

Two years after the overturn of Roe v. Wade, inequities in women’s health intensify for the most vulnerable

Meet Policy Pathways’ 2024 Summer Academy participants

Meet Policy Pathways’ 2024 Summer Academy participants

Policy Pathways and VCU Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs co-sponsor 2024 Summer Academy in Public Policy

Policy Pathways and VCU Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs co-sponsor 2024 Summer Academy in Public Policy

Virginia’s top public service leadership program continues a tradition of excellence and problem-solving

Virginia’s top public service leadership program continues a tradition of excellence and problem-solving

"Navigating Nervousness" - Wilder School dean addresses racial equity in government at federal webinar

"Navigating Nervousness" - Wilder School dean addresses racial equity in government at federal webinar

Discovery Camp establishes bonds – and refines visions – for VCU students who have yet to declare majors

Discovery Camp establishes bonds – and refines visions – for VCU students who have yet to declare majors

Identifying opportunities to improve immigrants’ lives in the commonwealth

Identifying opportunities to improve immigrants’ lives in the commonwealth

Class of 2024: Sean Sukol’s journey from policy to public service

Class of 2024: Sean Sukol’s journey from policy to public service

50 years strong: Master of Urban and Regional planning program builds to the future

50 years strong: Master of Urban and Regional planning program builds to the future

Building bridges beyond Capitol Hill: L.F. Payne on the ongoing work of Former Members of Congress

Building bridges beyond Capitol Hill: L.F. Payne on the ongoing work of Former Members of Congress

2024 Pi Alpha Alpha induction ceremony celebrates excellence in public service with keynote speaker RaJade Berry-James

2024 Pi Alpha Alpha induction ceremony celebrates excellence in public service with keynote speaker RaJade Berry-James

Class of 2024: Deja Cooke returned to college to pursue a dream of a career in criminal justice

Class of 2024: Deja Cooke returned to college to pursue a dream of a career in criminal justice

Wilder School Achieves Historic Rankings in 2024 USNWR

Wilder School Achieves Historic Rankings in 2024 USNWR

Election year: exploring Virginians’ key perspectives through Commonwealth Poll insights

Election year: exploring Virginians’ key perspectives through Commonwealth Poll insights

Beyond penalties: unpacking the largest Clery Act fine and the path forward for campus safety

Beyond penalties: unpacking the largest Clery Act fine and the path forward for campus safety

At VCU session, Virginia emergency management leader stresses resiliency and responsibility

At VCU session, Virginia emergency management leader stresses resiliency and responsibility

Alumni Changemaker: Yolanda Macklin Crewe’s Journey in Workforce Development

Alumni Changemaker: Yolanda Macklin Crewe’s Journey in Workforce Development

Wilder School faculty honored with inaugural NIRA for distinguished contributions

Wilder School faculty honored with inaugural NIRA for distinguished contributions

Wilder School students advocate for change at Virginia's Capitol

Wilder School students advocate for change at Virginia's Capitol

Wilder School Commonwealth Poll: Over half of Virginians would vote to give every individual the right to make and carry out one’s own reproductive decisions

Wilder School Commonwealth Poll: Over half of Virginians would vote to give every individual the right to make and carry out one’s own reproductive decisions

92% of those familiar with VCU Health development deal want answers from the VCU Health System board

92% of those familiar with VCU Health development deal want answers from the VCU Health System board

Jada Whitley: the making of an aspiring change-maker

Jada Whitley: the making of an aspiring change-maker

In focus: Tarnika Edmunds and the enduring impact of Dr. Velma Ballard

In focus: Tarnika Edmunds and the enduring impact of Dr. Velma Ballard

Wilder School Virginia Capitol Semester program: Sofhia Pineda Garay explores legislation in action

Wilder School Virginia Capitol Semester program: Sofhia Pineda Garay explores legislation in action

VCU Wilder School’s Nakeina E. Douglas-Glenn connects equity and outcomes as a ‘pracademic’ – a practitioner-academic

VCU Wilder School’s Nakeina E. Douglas-Glenn connects equity and outcomes as a ‘pracademic’ – a practitioner-academic

Meet our new Wilder School faculty: Luisa Nazareno Aguiar and Charity Scott

Meet our new Wilder School faculty: Luisa Nazareno Aguiar and Charity Scott

VCU Master of Urban and Regional Studies students’ online story maps highlight the history of Richmond’s Barton Heights and Woodland cemeteries

VCU Master of Urban and Regional Studies students’ online story maps highlight the history of Richmond’s Barton Heights and Woodland cemeteries

Braving the future of international cybersecurity: expert Christopher Whyte explores new U.S. cyberstrategies and establishing international humanitarian rules for hackers

Braving the future of international cybersecurity: expert Christopher Whyte explores new U.S. cyberstrategies and establishing international humanitarian rules for hackers

A new VCU-led project will support high-risk youth transitioning out of incarceration

A new VCU-led project will support high-risk youth transitioning out of incarceration

Three Wilder School alumni honored with 10 Under 10 Awards

Three Wilder School alumni honored with 10 Under 10 Awards

Congratulations graduates: register for the Wilder School Fall 2023 Commencement

Congratulations graduates: register for the Wilder School Fall 2023 Commencement

Exploring the Labor Landscape: Analyzing Workforce Challenges with Byran Slater, Virginia Secretary of Labor

Exploring the Labor Landscape: Analyzing Workforce Challenges with Byran Slater, Virginia Secretary of Labor

North Korea: What you need to know with Wilder School expert Benjamin Young

North Korea: What you need to know with Wilder School expert Benjamin Young

Sesha Joi Moon, Ph.D., establishes landmark endowed scholarship to unlock the potential of the next generation of leaders

Sesha Joi Moon, Ph.D., establishes landmark endowed scholarship to unlock the potential of the next generation of leaders

Class of 2023: With a mind on crime, Olive Blackstone pursues justice and understanding

Class of 2023: With a mind on crime, Olive Blackstone pursues justice and understanding

Exploring the Labor Landscape: Analyzing Workforce Challenges with Byran Slater, Virginia Secretary of Labor

Exploring the Labor Landscape: Analyzing Workforce Challenges with Byran Slater, Virginia Secretary of Labor

Boots on the ground: Chernoh Wurie adds Army National Guard to a growing list of professional experiences

Boots on the ground: Chernoh Wurie adds Army National Guard to a growing list of professional experiences

A house divided: international organized crime expert reveals how the Russian war against Ukraine is transforming the operations of Europe’s largest criminal ecosystem

A house divided: international organized crime expert reveals how the Russian war against Ukraine is transforming the operations of Europe’s largest criminal ecosystem

Exploring North Korea’s history and evolving threats

Exploring North Korea’s history and evolving threats

What can the motivations of terrorists teach us about Afghanistan?

What can the motivations of terrorists teach us about Afghanistan?

Faculty spotlight: Brittany ‘Brie’ Haupt, Ph.D.

Faculty spotlight: Brittany ‘Brie’ Haupt, Ph.D.

Alumni spotlight: Curtis Brown

Alumni spotlight: Curtis Brown

Future-focused: Gennaro Milo helps set the stage for a safer future

Future-focused: Gennaro Milo helps set the stage for a safer future

South of the (Virginia) border, VCU alum Keith Rogers Jr., '10 M.P.A., takes the lead as city manager

South of the (Virginia) border, VCU alum Keith Rogers Jr., '10 M.P.A., takes the lead as city manager

Out of the Past: Sisters Enjoli and Sesha Joi Moon are using their nonprofit, the JXN Project, to explore the lost grandeur of Richmond’s Jackson Ward neighborhood

Out of the Past: Sisters Enjoli and Sesha Joi Moon are using their nonprofit, the JXN Project, to explore the lost grandeur of Richmond’s Jackson Ward neighborhood

Wilder School Alumni Changemaker: Leah Fremouw

Wilder School Alumni Changemaker: Leah Fremouw

Wilder School doctoral student Amidu Kalokoh awarded highly competitive scholarship for public administration, public policy and public affairs

Wilder School doctoral student Amidu Kalokoh awarded highly competitive scholarship for public administration, public policy and public affairs

Future-Focused: Amy Clifton-Mills takes an innovative approach to criminal justice research

Future-Focused: Amy Clifton-Mills takes an innovative approach to criminal justice research

Alumni Changemaker: Najmah Thomas, Ph.D., merges history, equity and policy

Alumni Changemaker: Najmah Thomas, Ph.D., merges history, equity and policy

Changemakers Alumni Spotlight: LeQuan Hylton

Changemakers Alumni Spotlight: LeQuan Hylton

Investigating Richmond’s history of displaced communities

Investigating Richmond’s history of displaced communities

Wilder School in Action: Bringing equity to emergency management and disaster response

Wilder School in Action: Bringing equity to emergency management and disaster response

Connecting equity and sustainability: Damian Pitt drives research to advance the long-term future of energy policy

Connecting equity and sustainability: Damian Pitt drives research to advance the long-term future of energy policy

Wilder School Master of Urban and Regional Planning program receives accreditation renewal

Wilder School Master of Urban and Regional Planning program receives accreditation renewal

Why I give to the Wilder School

Why I give to the Wilder School

Why I give to the Wilder School

Why I give to the Wilder School

Meet Paula Gulak

Meet Paula Gulak

Wilder School alumni changemaker: Steven Keener

Wilder School alumni changemaker: Steven Keener

Alumnus spotlight: Anthony Starke

Alumnus spotlight: Anthony Starke

From chains to change: Joy Bogese's transformation from addiction to advocacy

From chains to change: Joy Bogese's transformation from addiction to advocacy

Wilder School Virginia Capitol Semester program: Laila Barnes unlocks future career opportunities

Wilder School Virginia Capitol Semester program: Laila Barnes unlocks future career opportunities

Wilder School academic advisor Nicolette Zbell helps navigate students to graduation and beyond

Wilder School academic advisor Nicolette Zbell helps navigate students to graduation and beyond

‘A form of modern-day slavery’: examining the effects of human trafficking

‘A form of modern-day slavery’: examining the effects of human trafficking

Bridging perspectives, one shared experience at a time

Bridging perspectives, one shared experience at a time

Unequal Distribution of Pharmacies in Virginia Leaves Vulnerable Populations at Risk, Study Shows

Unequal Distribution of Pharmacies in Virginia Leaves Vulnerable Populations at Risk, Study Shows

Wilder School receives top national accolades in U.S. News and World Report graduate program rankings

Wilder School receives top national accolades in U.S. News and World Report graduate program rankings

Professor’s project aims to grow equity, opportunity for entrepreneurs in former ‘Black Wall Street of the South’

Professor’s project aims to grow equity, opportunity for entrepreneurs in former ‘Black Wall Street of the South’

Future-focused: Melani Monje Riberth gains hands-on experience through Summer Jailor Academy

Future-focused: Melani Monje Riberth gains hands-on experience through Summer Jailor Academy

Future-focused: Undergraduate Eva McDonnell pursues lifelong goal of a career in criminal justice

Future-focused: Undergraduate Eva McDonnell pursues lifelong goal of a career in criminal justice

Future-focused: Julia Tracy takes an interdisciplinary approach to environmentalism

Future-focused: Julia Tracy takes an interdisciplinary approach to environmentalism

Wilder School Virginia Capitol Semester program: Edvard Evans gains an inside perspective on Virginia government

Wilder School Virginia Capitol Semester program: Edvard Evans gains an inside perspective on Virginia government

In Focus: Tarnika Edmunds & The Enduring Impact of Dr. Velma Ballard

In Focus: Tarnika Edmunds & The Enduring Impact of Dr. Velma Ballard

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

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

Keandra Davis: A Guiding Force for Racial Equity in Housing

Keandra Davis: A Guiding Force for Racial Equity in Housing

VCU urban planning student helps ‘a very hopeful experiment’ take root in Richmond

VCU urban planning student helps ‘a very hopeful experiment’ take root in Richmond

Wilder School Students, Graduates Leading Effort to Restore Pump House

Wilder School Students, Graduates Leading Effort to Restore Pump House

VCU Master of Urban and Regional Studies students’ online story maps highlight the history of Richmond’s Barton Heights and Woodland cemeteries

VCU Master of Urban and Regional Studies students’ online story maps highlight the history of Richmond’s Barton Heights and Woodland cemeteries