News and events
Meet Jim Smither
As an instructor in the Wilder School’s Urban and Regional Studies/Planning program, Jim Smither blends his skills as a fine artist, landscape architect, urban planner and urban designer to teach the broad principles of illustration and design in the study of place.
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Meet Jill Gordon
In January, Jill Gordon, a twenty-year veteran of the university, became the new associate dean for faculty and academic affairs. Gordon is responsible for supporting a range of activities that support teaching including professional development, promotion and tenure processes, faculty and student awards. »
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2019 Excellence in Virginia Government Honorees Celebrated
More than 250 of the most distinguished voices in Commonwealth governance gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the recipients of the 2019 Excellence in Virginia Government Awards on April 11. The awards, which recognized the achievements of 10 organizations, non-profits, public-private partnerships and individuals who have made significant contributions to Commonwealth communities, was hosted by the VCU Wilder School.
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Blythe A. Bowman
Dr. Blythe A. Bowman’s intellectual journey brought her to the crossroads of classics and criminal justice.
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Susan ‘Su’ Williams
If you don’t know Su Williams, then you haven’t met the maestro. For nearly a decade, Williams has served as the senior fiscal manager at the Wilder School where her work touches nearly every aspect of the school’s academic ensemble.
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Meet Sun Melissa Jun
Sun Melissa Jun lives by the words she spoke at the Wilder School’s spring graduation: “Passion and enthusiasm really can bring a person far in life.”
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Four Wilder School Faculty Members Receive Promotions
The Board of Visitors has approved the promotion or tenure for four Wilder School faculty members:
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Wilder School Soars to No. 39 in Latest U.S. News & World Report
The Wilder School ranks among the top 40 of the nation's best graduate public affairs programs—moving up five places to No. 39 in the most recent U.S. News & World Report rankings.
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MURP Student Receives NOAA Fellowship
Alex Kuttesch, a graduating student in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning program, has been named a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Coastal Management Fellow.
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MURP Students Offer Real Solutions to Real Challenges
Laura Howell, a student in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning program, won this year’s Plan-Off! competition for her proposal about promoting heritage tourism in Henrico County.
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