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CURA@VCU Partners with Urban Land Institute
The Center for Urban and Regional Analysis at VCU’s L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs is partnering with the Urban Land Institute’s local chapter to provide a comprehensive look at development in the region.
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Alumna hones skills in local jails
Last summer, Ayad joined the ranks of more than 100 emerging law enforcement professionals who have participated in the Student Basic Jailer Academy, a unique program designed to provide students with a meaningful experiential opportunity within Henrico County’s Department of Corrections.
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Eleventh Annual Excellence in Virginia Government Awards
The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University has extended the nominations deadline for the 11th annual Excellence in Virginia Government Awards (EVGA) to Fri., Aug. 14.
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MURP Student Honored as “Big Picture Thinker”
A second-year student in the Wilder School’s Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program, Busching wants to find a solution to keeping rural areas economically vibrant and viable.
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Two Wilder School faculty receive $400,000 grant to study public corruption
Two Criminal Justice faculty members at Virginia Commonwealth University’s L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs have received a $400,000 federal research grant to study public corruption.
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Bicycle Urbanism Symposium II
Virginia Commonwealth University’s L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will host Bicycle Urbanism Symposium II, September 28-29.
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Two wheels, two days: Wilder School to host international cycling symposium
With less than 60 days to the UCI Road World Championships in September, Damian Pitt, an assistant professor of urban and regional studies at the VCU Wilder School, says all eyes are on Richmond.
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Manhattan Institute Awards Research Grant to Susan Gooden
Susan T. Gooden, Ph.D., professor of public administration and policy at the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University, has received a research grant of $364,196 to conduct an evaluation of the life outcomes of participants in nonprofit organizations focused on engaging disadvantaged youth from poor and minority communities.
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Thadani selected to present third annual Gulak lecture.
Dhiru A. Thadani, AIA, award-winning consultant, architect, urbanist and educator, will present the third annual Morton B. Gulak Urban and Regional Planning Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 8.
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VCU Wilder School Commonwealth Poll shows Virginians favor Youngkin over Biden for president
In a hypothetical political showdown between Virginia Governor Youngkin and President Biden, a new Commonwealth Poll conducted by the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University unveils an unexpected preference among Virginians. Youngkin's rising approval, contrasted with a divided sentiment on Biden, portrays a complex picture.
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