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VCU Wilder School ranked top 15% in public affairs by U.S. News.
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Susan Gooden appointed chair of Virginia Retirement System Board of Trustees

Here’s how a second major hacking incident is exposing the fragility of AI governance

Here’s how a second major hacking incident is exposing the fragility of AI governance

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An AI model hacked another company. What does that actually mean?

Whyte Selected for Air Force Academy Fellowship

Whyte Selected for Air Force Academy Fellowship

Air Combat Command Taps GEHLI for Leadership Development

Air Combat Command Taps GEHLI for Leadership Development

Berry-James Selected for National Future Leaders Program

Berry-James Selected for National Future Leaders Program

Voters question Virginia’s direction and oppose sales tax exemption for data centers, new Commonwealth Poll finds

Voters question Virginia’s direction and oppose sales tax exemption for data centers, new Commonwealth Poll finds

Virginia Sea Grant Fellowship to support Wilder doctoral student's drowning prevention research

Virginia Sea Grant Fellowship to support Wilder doctoral student's drowning prevention research

National media turn to Wilder School expert to explain the evolving nature of organized crime

National media turn to Wilder School expert to explain the evolving nature of organized crime

Looking Back, Leading Forward: Susan Gooden Reflects on Leadership, Legacy and the Future of Public Service

Looking Back, Leading Forward: Susan Gooden Reflects on Leadership, Legacy and the Future of Public Service

Listening to Black Girls, On Their Own Terms

Listening to Black Girls, On Their Own Terms

Family journey inspires Roqia Ali’s passion for civic engagement

Family journey inspires Roqia Ali’s passion for civic engagement

Robyn McDougle named interim dean of the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs

Robyn McDougle named interim dean of the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs

What makes a community thrive? Joe Casey on quality of life and public service

What makes a community thrive? Joe Casey on quality of life and public service

CPP Leaders Bring Human-Centered Facilitation to International Stage

CPP Leaders Bring Human-Centered Facilitation to International Stage

Uncounted Virginia launches to address gaps in death in custody reporting

Uncounted Virginia launches to address gaps in death in custody reporting

Wilder School Honors Virginia’s Top Public Servants at 18th Excellence in Virginia Government Awards

Wilder School Honors Virginia’s Top Public Servants at 18th Excellence in Virginia Government Awards

Susan T. Gooden to step down as Wilder School dean after landmark tenure

Susan T. Gooden to step down as Wilder School dean after landmark tenure

Whyte publishes new study on AI, uncertainty and crisis decision-making

Whyte publishes new study on AI, uncertainty and crisis decision-making

Raskin and student team earn international award for research on diversity in dental textbooks

Raskin and student team earn international award for research on diversity in dental textbooks

Teresa co-authors award-winning article on tenant power and eviction data

Teresa co-authors award-winning article on tenant power and eviction data

Wilder School ranks among nation’s leading public affairs programs, with top 10 placement in homeland security

Wilder School ranks among nation’s leading public affairs programs, with top 10 placement in homeland security

RaJade Berry-James recognized for advancing graduate education across the South

RaJade Berry-James recognized for advancing graduate education across the South

Douglas-Glenn honored by ASPA for national impact on equity in public policy

Douglas-Glenn honored by ASPA for national impact on equity in public policy

World@VCU: Zehra Sahin Ilkorkor from Turkey

World@VCU: Zehra Sahin Ilkorkor from Turkey

Wilder School alumna Tamarah Holmes appointed to lead DHCD

Wilder School alumna Tamarah Holmes appointed to lead DHCD

Policy Pathways and VCU’s Wilder School Announce 2026 Summer Academy for Policy Leadership and Public Service

Policy Pathways and VCU’s Wilder School Announce 2026 Summer Academy for Policy Leadership and Public Service

When freedom isn’t freedom: David Pate on the myth of reentry

When freedom isn’t freedom: David Pate on the myth of reentry

From classroom to consequence: Wilder students present threat analysis to the FBI

From classroom to consequence: Wilder students present threat analysis to the FBI

Wilder doctoral students bring research to life at VCU Graduate School talks

Wilder doctoral students bring research to life at VCU Graduate School talks

VCU Wilder School announces recipients of 18th Excellence in Virginia Government Awards

VCU Wilder School announces recipients of 18th Excellence in Virginia Government Awards

Northern Virginia data center air pollution rivals power plant emissions, VCU research finds

Northern Virginia data center air pollution rivals power plant emissions, VCU research finds

State of democracy motivated Virginia voters and is their top concern, new Commonwealth Poll finds

State of democracy motivated Virginia voters and is their top concern, new Commonwealth Poll finds

When science informs justice: False confessions and the courts

When science informs justice: False confessions and the courts

Justice, education and advocacy propel Alexander Campbell

Justice, education and advocacy propel Alexander Campbell

Ethiopia’s internet shutdowns and the erosion of accountability

Ethiopia’s internet shutdowns and the erosion of accountability

Beyond disparities: What a new study reveals about bias and resilience in dental care

Beyond disparities: What a new study reveals about bias and resilience in dental care

A record spring for the Virginia Capitol Semester program

A record spring for the Virginia Capitol Semester program

Wilder School alumna Dr. Sesha Joi Moon appointed Virginia’s chief diversity officer

Wilder School alumna Dr. Sesha Joi Moon appointed Virginia’s chief diversity officer

Listening first: How research shapes community-centered planning 

Listening first: How research shapes community-centered planning 

Wilder School celebrates graduates, calls on class of 2025 to lead now

Wilder School celebrates graduates, calls on class of 2025 to lead now

Wilder School alum Nick Donohue appointed Virginia Secretary of Transportation

Wilder School alum Nick Donohue appointed Virginia Secretary of Transportation

Wilder School alumni and faculty selected to help lead Spanberger transition team

Wilder School alumni and faculty selected to help lead Spanberger transition team

Lunch and learn recap: Bob Holsworth breaks down Virginia’s statewide election results

Lunch and learn recap: Bob Holsworth breaks down Virginia’s statewide election results

Most people do not feel free to leave a police interrogation room, VCU research finds

Most people do not feel free to leave a police interrogation room, VCU research finds

VIDEO: Urban planning at VCU

VIDEO: Urban planning at VCU

Wilder School joins national initiative advancing military veterans in public leadership

Wilder School joins national initiative advancing military veterans in public leadership

The power and possibility in GIS learning

The power and possibility in GIS learning

Morton B. Gulak Lecture preview: Barbara Brown Wilson examines community capacity during uncertain times

Morton B. Gulak Lecture preview: Barbara Brown Wilson examines community capacity during uncertain times

Alumni changemakers: How Giles Garrison is working toward a greener Richmond

Alumni changemakers: How Giles Garrison is working toward a greener Richmond

Center for Public Policy: A national leader in public problem solving

Center for Public Policy: A national leader in public problem solving

Commencement: Congratulations to our Wilder School graduates!

Commencement: Congratulations to our Wilder School graduates!

Commonwealth Poll: Spanberger leads Earle-Sears 49% to 42% in Virginia governor’s race

Commonwealth Poll: Spanberger leads Earle-Sears 49% to 42% in Virginia governor’s race

VCU Wilder School's Center for Public Policy finds Ceasefire Virginia successful: significant reduction in murders and violent crime

VCU Wilder School's Center for Public Policy finds Ceasefire Virginia successful: significant reduction in murders and violent crime

What is Ahead for Medicaid?

What is Ahead for Medicaid?

Leading the Leaders: Wilder School delegation brings expertise, recognition and national leadership to NASPAA 2025

Leading the Leaders: Wilder School delegation brings expertise, recognition and national leadership to NASPAA 2025

Wilder Symposium 2025: Virginia as bellwether, America in search of itself

Wilder Symposium 2025: Virginia as bellwether, America in search of itself

Virginia’s elections: Our national importance and the 2025 Wilder Symposium

Virginia’s elections: Our national importance and the 2025 Wilder Symposium

VCU Wilder School alumnus becomes Charles City County administrator

VCU Wilder School alumnus becomes Charles City County administrator

VCU Police creates student advisory committee to help reimagine policing

VCU Police creates student advisory committee to help reimagine policing

Commonwealth Poll: Spanberger leads Earle-Sears 49% to 40% in Virginia governor’s race, margin narrows by 3 points since last month

Commonwealth Poll: Spanberger leads Earle-Sears 49% to 40% in Virginia governor’s race, margin narrows by 3 points since last month

Urban studies and rural health care come together for Nonso Akunwafor

Urban studies and rural health care come together for Nonso Akunwafor

Q&A : David Dearden, assistant dean of student services

Q&A : David Dearden, assistant dean of student services

94% of VCU community members feel safe on campus

94% of VCU community members feel safe on campus

VIDEO - Hands-on forensics: A crime scene investigation in the classroom

VIDEO - Hands-on forensics: A crime scene investigation in the classroom

Uncounted no more: How D. Pulane Lucas is creating a system of accountability and empowering citizens to report in-custody deaths

Uncounted no more: How D. Pulane Lucas is creating a system of accountability and empowering citizens to report in-custody deaths

From Shockoe to Stuttgart: How the Wilder School’s Trans-Atlantic Seminar is shaping the next generation of planners

From Shockoe to Stuttgart: How the Wilder School’s Trans-Atlantic Seminar is shaping the next generation of planners

In latest Commonwealth Poll, Virginians are split on state direction but cite concern over cost of living, potential Medicaid cuts and Trump orders

In latest Commonwealth Poll, Virginians are split on state direction but cite concern over cost of living, potential Medicaid cuts and Trump orders

Engineering global excellence in urban planning

Engineering global excellence in urban planning

VCU’s criminal justice programs among the nation’s best, earning top endorsement

VCU’s criminal justice programs among the nation’s best, earning top endorsement

Commonwealth Poll: In Virginia governor’s race, Democratic candidate Spanberger leads GOP’s Earle-Sears, 49% to 37%

Commonwealth Poll: In Virginia governor’s race, Democratic candidate Spanberger leads GOP’s Earle-Sears, 49% to 37%

Virginia Executive Institute project spurs mental health legislation impacting students statewide

Virginia Executive Institute project spurs mental health legislation impacting students statewide

Meet-a-Ram: Sarah Abubaker brings lessons from VCU to Richmond City Council

Meet-a-Ram: Sarah Abubaker brings lessons from VCU to Richmond City Council

Breaking down barriers: How gender, crime and justice empower students to think critically

Breaking down barriers: How gender, crime and justice empower students to think critically

Fueling the future of workforce development: Industry support powers education and job readiness

Fueling the future of workforce development: Industry support powers education and job readiness

The cost of computing: Public perceptions of data center growth

The cost of computing: Public perceptions of data center growth

Wilder School assistant professor awarded student mobility research grant

Wilder School assistant professor awarded student mobility research grant

Soaring to new heights: Transforming travel and economic growth at Richmond International Airport

Soaring to new heights: Transforming travel and economic growth at Richmond International Airport

The courage to intervene: Building trust in law enforcement

The courage to intervene: Building trust in law enforcement

A legacy preserved: The Governor L. Douglas Wilder Library and Digital Collection

A legacy preserved: The Governor L. Douglas Wilder Library and Digital Collection

Why I give: Chris Grosenick, Leigh E. Grosenick Scholarship in Public Administration founder

Why I give: Chris Grosenick, Leigh E. Grosenick Scholarship in Public Administration founder

Commonwealth Leadership Academy: Empowering leadership to transform Virginia

Commonwealth Leadership Academy: Empowering leadership to transform Virginia

Alumni changemaker: From MPA grad to Richmond City Council

Alumni changemaker: From MPA grad to Richmond City Council

Ringing the bell: Governor Wilder’s career of service honored by the Richmond Bar Association

Ringing the bell: Governor Wilder’s career of service honored by the Richmond Bar Association

Master of Urban and Regional Planning students compete at Plan-Off!

Master of Urban and Regional Planning students compete at Plan-Off!

Class of 2025: Wilder School’s Tiffani Vasco envisions human impact through urban planning

Class of 2025: Wilder School’s Tiffani Vasco envisions human impact through urban planning

Class of 2025: U.S. Navy veteran Mitchell Watkins honed his experiences with a degree in homeland security and emergency preparedness

Class of 2025: U.S. Navy veteran Mitchell Watkins honed his experiences with a degree in homeland security and emergency preparedness

Blue Wooldridge, longtime public service educator at the Wilder School, dies at 86

Blue Wooldridge, longtime public service educator at the Wilder School, dies at 86

A conversation for the ages: Wilder School students meet public administration giant Dr. Laurin Henry

A conversation for the ages: Wilder School students meet public administration giant Dr. Laurin Henry

Class of 2025: After pausing her studies, Chanté Holt found fulfillment on a fresh academic path

Class of 2025: After pausing her studies, Chanté Holt found fulfillment on a fresh academic path

Recognizing leadership and legacy, Excellence in Virginia Government Awards honor six who have been powered by public service

Recognizing leadership and legacy, Excellence in Virginia Government Awards honor six who have been powered by public service

Leading with purpose: Wilder School rises in national rankings, excelling in public affairs, homeland security, and public management and leadership

Leading with purpose: Wilder School rises in national rankings, excelling in public affairs, homeland security, and public management and leadership

A scholar who changed the conversation

A scholar who changed the conversation

Sensational six: Wilder School faculty, students, and alumnae earn national recognition at 2025 ASPA

Sensational six: Wilder School faculty, students, and alumnae earn national recognition at 2025 ASPA

Belief in AI as a ‘Great Machine’ could weaken national security crisis responses, new VCU research finds

Belief in AI as a ‘Great Machine’ could weaken national security crisis responses, new VCU research finds

World@VCU: Ximena Motta Hernandez from Colombia

World@VCU: Ximena Motta Hernandez from Colombia

Fighting international corruption begins with ethics

Fighting international corruption begins with ethics

VCU Wilder School announces recipients of 17th Excellence in Virginia Government Awards

VCU Wilder School announces recipients of 17th Excellence in Virginia Government Awards

VCU researchers assess land impacts of Virginia’s solar industry — now and in the future

VCU researchers assess land impacts of Virginia’s solar industry — now and in the future

VCU Wilder School Annual Legislative Reception celebrates dialogue and community building in public service

VCU Wilder School Annual Legislative Reception celebrates dialogue and community building in public service

Fire and EMS assessment report informs the General Assembly

Fire and EMS assessment report informs the General Assembly

62% of Virginians support abortion rights constitutional amendment

62% of Virginians support abortion rights constitutional amendment

L. Douglas Wilder School Survey and Evaluation Research Laboratory survey informs 2024 Virginia Outdoors Plan

L. Douglas Wilder School Survey and Evaluation Research Laboratory survey informs 2024 Virginia Outdoors Plan

Commonwealth Poll: Virginians overwhelmingly concerned about cost of living

Commonwealth Poll: Virginians overwhelmingly concerned about cost of living

Governor L. Douglas Wilder: I won't stop at 94 and I'll continue to be a voice for Virginians

Governor L. Douglas Wilder: I won't stop at 94 and I'll continue to be a voice for Virginians

With court ruling near, the potential TikTok ban’s wide-ranging implications come into focus, VCU homeland security expert says

With court ruling near, the potential TikTok ban’s wide-ranging implications come into focus, VCU homeland security expert says

Celebrating Governor L. Douglas Wilder's 94th birthday

Celebrating Governor L. Douglas Wilder's 94th birthday

In the C-suite at Commonwealth Savers, Carolyn Bishop and Vivian Shield invest their Ram pride

In the C-suite at Commonwealth Savers, Carolyn Bishop and Vivian Shield invest their Ram pride

Holding all the keys: Tina Braden, VCU Monroe Park building manager of the year

Holding all the keys: Tina Braden, VCU Monroe Park building manager of the year

Around the world and back again with Jay Albanese

Around the world and back again with Jay Albanese

Commonwealth Leadership Academy: empowering leaders to shape the future of Virginia

Commonwealth Leadership Academy: empowering leaders to shape the future of Virginia

Virginia Executive Institute Fall 2024 Cohort Graduates: Leaders Shaping Virginia's Future

Virginia Executive Institute Fall 2024 Cohort Graduates: Leaders Shaping Virginia's Future

Class of 2024: In a military pivot, Ashley Van Buskirk rediscovered her love of learning at VCU

Class of 2024: In a military pivot, Ashley Van Buskirk rediscovered her love of learning at VCU

2024 election explained: political analyst Bob Holsworth breaks it down

2024 election explained: political analyst Bob Holsworth breaks it down

To drive or not to drive? Victor Dover reimagines the future of intentional neighborhood design

To drive or not to drive? Victor Dover reimagines the future of intentional neighborhood design

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

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

Alumni changemaker: D. Pulane Lucas, Ph.D. paves the way for future policy leaders with Policy Pathways, Inc.

Alumni changemaker: D. Pulane Lucas, Ph.D. paves the way for future policy leaders with Policy Pathways, Inc.