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Essays project envisions an equitable future for Richmond
The Richmond Racial Equity Essays project combines urban planning and governance ideas into a locally sourced collection. Its creators see it as a vital tool to help advance racial equity in the city.
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What can the motivations of terrorists teach us about Afghanistan?
We sat down with David Webber, an assistant professor and assistant chair of homeland security and emergency preparedness at the Wilder School, to learn how to better understand the belief systems that radicalize individuals to join terrorist groups—along with the implications this has for the recent withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan.
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2022 EVGA Nominations Now Open
Nominations for the 2022 Excellence in Virginia Government Awards are open now through November 1, 2021.
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NSF Grant to Use Data-Driven Machine Learning to Combat Opioid Crisis
How can machine learning help stop the opioid epidemic? A multidisciplinary VCU research team will gather data to develop predictive treatment policies to help improve community health in Richmond and beyond.
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2021 Wilder Symposium presents “The Triple Pandemic: Implications for Racial Equity and Public Policy”
Join us for the 2021 Wilder Symposium: “The Triple Pandemic: Implications for Racial Equity and Public Policy,” presented virtually on Thursday, Sept. 30 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. EST.
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Meghan Gough named VCU East End Cemetery Collaboratory Fellow
Congratulations to Meghan Gough, associate professor of urban and regional planning at the Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. She has been named one of six VCU East End Cemetery Collaboratory Fellows.
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Experts convene to explore public policy solutions to address health disparities
Speakers, including Virginia’s chief diversity officer, collaborated with policymakers and health care professionals to make plans and improve conditions around health equity for all Virginians.
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Virginians divided on tax increases to support public services
A majority of Virginians indicated that they would be willing to pay more in taxes to support several public services, according to a new statewide poll conducted by the Wilder School.
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Eviction Across the Commonwealth – What You Need to Know
Kathryn Howell, Ph.D., associate professor in the urban and regional studies and planning program and co-director of the RVA Eviction Lab, is the featured speaker for the September virtual Lunch and Learn.
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A Message from the Dean: Ready for the Challenge!
Wilder School Dean, Susan T. Gooden welcome students, faculty and staff back for the 2021 fall semester.
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