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William Pelfrey, Ph.D., an associate professor at the VCU Wilder was recently
News / July 15, 2019

Pelfrey featured on live segment of NPR's "OnPoint"

Dr. William Pelfrey, Jr., Ph.D. was recently featured in NPR’s OnPoint during a live segment that contemplated the latest special session on gun control prompted by the mass shooting of Virginia Beach employees on May 31.

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VCU Wilder School staff members Ross Losapio and Ashley Harrison greet students at the 2019 PPIA Public Sector Expo in Washington, D.C. on July 14.
News / July 15, 2019

Wilder School presence at PPIA Expo signals commitment to recruiting diverse candidates

VCU Wilder School faculty, staff and alumni mounted a strong showing at the school's first-ever appearance at the PPIA Public Service Expo held in Washington, D.C. on July 14. An annual event for prospective applicants to public policy and international affairs schools and public sector employers, the expo attracted over 400 students and 100 exhibitors from all over the country.

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Photo of the VCU Police Department headquarters at 224 E. Broad Street in Richmond, Va.
News / July 15, 2019

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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News / July 19, 2019

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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News / July 9, 2019

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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Victor Yau, a particpant in the VCU Wilder School's Public Service Weekend and a former competittive hip-hop dancer, shows off his breakdancing skills while awaiting a tour of the Virginia State Capitol.
News / June 28, 2019

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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Hand of a young offender against a chain-link fence.
News / June 30, 2019

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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News / June 3, 2019

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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Christopher Whyte,Ph.D., an assistant professor at the VCU Wilder School, displays his latest book, “Understanding Cyber Warfare: Politics, Policy and Strategy.”
News / June 3, 2019

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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News / May 9, 2019

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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