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Gooden Publishes New Research Methods Text
Susan Gooden, Wilder School Interim Dean and Professor, has co-authored “Why Research Methods Matter,” a refreshingly accessible new textbook that hits the sweet-spot between sound, scientific-driven inquiry and the political and economic considerations of real-world evaluation and policymaking. The book, available from Melvin and Leigh Publishing, hits shelves later this month.
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“The Color of Law”: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America
The Wilder School and Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia are co-sponsoring a lecture by Richard Rothstein, author of the critically acclaimed book, "The Color of Law," on Wednesday, June 13 at 6 p.m., in VCU's T. Edward Temple Building, 901
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The Latest News from the Wilder School Faculty
Stay up to date on the latest news from the Wilder School faculty.
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Wilder School, German University Exchanging Ideas About Land-Use Challenges
The Wilder School is hosting this week eight students and two professors from the University of Kaiserslautern in Germany as part of the 2018 Trans-Atlantic Development Seminar.
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Diversity Committee’s New Name and New Members Focus on Inclusion
Earlier this month, Wilder School faculty and staff voted to expand the name of an advisory body focused on diversity to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. For the first time in its history, the committee will include students.
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Wilder School Expert: Virginia Should Expand Distributed Solar Energy Usage
Distributed solar energy can provide at least 5 to 10 percent of the nation’s electricity demand, without causing negative impacts to the electrical grid or significant rate increases for consumers, according to new research by a Wilder School expert in alternative energy.
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Gooden Named Interim Dean of Wilder School
Susan T. Gooden, Ph.D., professor of public administration and policy, has been named interim dean of the Wilder School, effective Tuesday, May 15.
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Delegate Lamont Bagby to Speak at Wilder School Graduation on May 12
Del. Lamont Bagby of Henrico County will deliver the Wilder School’s graduation address on Saturday, May 12.
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HSEP’s Online Master’s Program Ranked No.10 in U.S
The Wilder School’s Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness program has been ranked the 10th best online master’s in emergency management program in the nation by bestcolleges.com.
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Lawmakers, Educators Join Wilder School Discussion About School Safety and Education Policy
The Wilder School convened legislators, public safety officials and educators from across the state at two events on April 23 to examine school safety in Virginia and to mark the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Commonwealth Educational Policy Institute.
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