News and events
Wilder School Alumni Networking Breakfast
Join the Wilder School on Thursday, Aug. 15 for a networking breakfast with local alumni from the Criminal Justice and Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness programs who work in law enforcement, public safety and emergency preparedness.
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Center for Public Policy Spotlight: Dietra Trent, Ph.D., Senior Director of Equity Research and Training
Dietra Trent, Ph.D., an alumna of the VCU Wilder School and the former Secretary of Education for Virginia, is the Wilder School's first senior director of equity research and training.
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Public Perception of Guns and Public Safety: Findings from the Wilder School’s Public Policy Polls
As lawmakers prepare for a special session to consider issues of gun safety and possession, the Wilder School’s Center for Public Policy revisits what is known about the public’s opinions and perceptions of gun policies and related issues of public safety.
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Wilder School Hosts Dynamic Cohort for First-ever PPIA Public Service Weekend
The Wilder School recently hosted the first-ever PPIA Public Service Weekend for a talented and dynamic cohort of students from all over the country. In total, 24 students from 17 states and 21 universities attended the intensive, three-day experience which focused on the theme “Social Equity in Public Policy Analysis.”
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Barnes publishes study on impact of risk assessment in reducing disparities among juvenile offenders
A new study co-authored by Wilder School assistant professor Ashlee Barnes, Ph.D. suggests that risk assessment may prove helpful in reducing intervention disparities among juvenile offenders.
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Wilder School Selects inaugural cohort of Public Service Weekend
The VCU Wilder School today announced the 24-member cohort of its inaugural Public Service Weekend, a national program that exposes students from underrepresented groups in public service leadership and education to the rewards of a career in the public sector.In total, 24 students from 17 states and 21 universities will attend the intensive, three-day experience.
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Whyte publishes new book on cyberwarfare
“Understanding Cyber Warfare: Politics, Policy and Strategy,” a recent book co-authored by Wilder faculty member Christopher Whyte, Ph.D., offers students the first intermediate primer on the historical and strategic contexts of cyber conflict.
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Class of 2019: Richmond’s resurgence changed this grad student’s trajectory
A passion for Richmond and a fascination with its development led Jennifer Tillett to VCU's urban planning program.
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Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute student workers shine at the Doing REAL poster session
At the Wilder School and across VCU, students are “Making it Real” by applying lessons learned in the classroom to real-world experiences and work opportunities. On April 5, seven undergraduate student workers from the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute (GEHLI) came together to showcase the learning experiences they have had in their roles at GEHLI during the REAL program’s first ever Doing REAL poster session.
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The Inaugural Virginia Government Leadership Summit stood as a Development Program Unlike Any Other
In light of today's complex leadership environment, the Performance Management Group (PMG) within the Center for Public Policy at VCU’s L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs provided an opportunity for deep conversation, candid dialogue, external activities, and a sophisticated examination of self.
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