Commonwealth Poll: Capturing Virginians' voices
A bellwether of public opinion, the summer 2024 poll reveals the people's perspectives in a critical election year
Sept. 17, 2024 - Wilder Symposium
66th governor of Virginia, L. Douglas Wilder, the nation’s first elected African-American governor, will discuss the critical importance of leadership by listening and responding to the needs of the people.
Wilder School Achieves Historic Rankings
The Wilder School continues to advance rank among the nation's top schools.
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We are proud to announce historic achievements in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report graduate program rankings. For the first time, the Wilder 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:
- Ranked No. 39 in the top 40 Graduate Schools of Public Affairs
- Ranked No. 6 in Homeland Security Programs
- Ranked No. 33 in Public Management and Leadership Programs
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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.
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