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Albanese Receives Freda Adler Distinguished Scholar Award
Dr. Jay Albanese, professor in the Wilder School, received the Freda Adler Distinguished Scholar Award at the meeting of the American Society of Criminology in Chicago.
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Election analysis 2021 and looking to the future with Bob Holsworth
On Nov. 17, 2021, Bob Holsworth, Ph.D., a respected political scientist, spoke at a virtual Lunch and Learn Series event hosted by the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. His presentation, “2021 Virginia Elections Analysis and What’s Ahead,” explored contributing factors that led to the election of Glenn Youngkin and the failures that loosened Democrats’ hold on the state.
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Wilder School Master of Urban and Regional Planning program receives accreditation renewal
The Wilder School's Master of Urban and Regional Planning degree program has received full renewal of its accreditation, as informed by the Planning and Accreditation Board.
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Wilder School Spotlight: Farjan Billah, HSEP undergraduate
Born and raised in Fairfax, VA, Farjan Billah believed that attending Virginia Commonwealth University was a natural plan for him, but his journey faced numerous challenges with unexpected twists and turns.
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Advocating for health equity for children’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout: a grassroots case study in Washington D.C.
On Oct. 20, when the Biden administration released guidelines for distributing COVID vaccines to children 5-11, Sarah Raskin, had some immediate concerns, as a healthcare policy expert, as a community volunteer and as a mom.
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Wilder School to host in-person Commencement
The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs is pleased to host an in-person ceremony honoring our August and December 2021 graduates. 2020 and Spring 2021 graduates are welcomed to attend and will be honored as well.
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Wilder School Spotlight: Sarah Pritchard, urban and regional studies undergraduate
A Mechanicsville-native, Sarah Pritchard found herself not too far from home, yet gaining the real-world experience she longed for at the Wilder School at Virginia Commonwealth University.
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Susan Gooden is the new president of NASPAA
The dean of the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University is now head of the world’s largest accrediting body for public affairs programs.
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November Lunch and Learn: 2021 Virginia Elections Analysis and What’s Ahead
Join respected political scientist, Robert "Bob" Holsworth, Ph.D., for a discussion on the results of the 2021 Virginia election and what it means for our citizens at the Wilder School's November virtual Lunch and Learn.
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Poll: Virginia’s elections are too close to call
Virginia’s gubernatorial election is nearly tied with 41% of likely voters supporting Democrat Terry McAuliffe and 38% supporting Republican Glenn Youngkin, according to the latest statewide poll conducted by the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University.
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