L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs

October 28, 2024

Wilder School shines at NASPAA annual conference in Washington, D.C.

October 28, 2024

Hurricane Helene’s mark in North Carolina might endure in unexpected ways, VCU professor says

October 23, 2024

Is AI the beginning of a fourth industrial revolution?

October 15, 2024

Earning an associate degree has varying value for workers based on demographics, VCU researchers find

October 17, 2024

Alumnus Dre'mon Miller ('15 B.S.) recognized with VCU 10 Under 10 award

October 2, 2024

Kamala Harris’ edge over Donald Trump slips slightly as she leads 43% to 37% in Virginia

October 2, 2024

Wilder School Center for Public Policy summit fosters collaborative solutions for Virginia state agency leaders

September 19, 2024

Wilder Symposium 2024: The fragile state of democracy and the role of leadership

September 19, 2024

Analyzing Virginia’s eviction crisis

September 11, 2024

Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump 46% to 36% in Virginia, Cost of living is the top concern for voters (38%) heading into election season

August 9, 2024

Wilder School Commonwealth Poll: 75% of Virginians agree history of race should be taught in K-12 schools and a high percentage of Virginians agree VCU President Michael Rao should provide public acco

August 2, 2024

Project ReConnect to support individuals involved in criminal justice system who have substance use and mental health needs

July 30, 2024

Financial aid expert Jill Desjean explains the consequences and challenges of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) changes

August 28, 2024

Challenging philanthropic whiteness: Addressing racial inequities in funding public and nonprofit organizations

July 25, 2024

A turning point for entrepreneurial diversity: Elsie Harper-Anderson on the impact of the Fearless Fund ruling

July 16, 2024

Former President Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden by 3 points in Virginia, with Biden’s approval level among commonwealth voters at 36%

July 11, 2024

Towards a people’s history of landscape: The National Endowment for the Humanities program facilitates Richmond geography as a critical window to the past

July 10, 2024

Policy Pathways and VCU Wilder School celebrate students' accomplishments at a Summer Academy capstone showcase

July 9, 2024

Wilder Fellows stand out as students, researchers and policy experts

July 2, 2024

Two years after the overturn of Roe v. Wade, inequities in women’s health intensify for the most vulnerable

June 25, 2024

Meet Policy Pathways’ 2024 Summer Academy participants

June 13, 2024

Policy Pathways and VCU Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs co-sponsor 2024 Summer Academy in Public Policy

June 12, 2024

Virginia’s top public service leadership program continues a tradition of excellence and problem-solving

June 12, 2024

"Navigating Nervousness" - Wilder School dean addresses racial equity in government at federal webinar

June 6, 2024

Discovery Camp establishes bonds – and refines visions – for VCU students who have yet to declare majors

May 24, 2024

Identifying opportunities to improve immigrants’ lives in the commonwealth

May 22, 2024

Class of 2024: Sean Sukol’s journey from policy to public service

50 years strong: Master of Urban and Regional planning program builds to the future

May 1, 2024

Building bridges beyond Capitol Hill: L.F. Payne on the ongoing work of Former Members of Congress

April 29, 2024

2024 Pi Alpha Alpha induction ceremony celebrates excellence in public service with keynote speaker RaJade Berry-James

April 25, 2024

Class of 2024: Deja Cooke returned to college to pursue a dream of a career in criminal justice

April 10, 2024

Wilder School Achieves Historic Rankings in 2024 USNWR

March 26, 2024

Election year: exploring Virginians’ key perspectives through Commonwealth Poll insights

March 18, 2024

Beyond penalties: unpacking the largest Clery Act fine and the path forward for campus safety

March 11, 2024

At VCU session, Virginia emergency management leader stresses resiliency and responsibility

March 5, 2024

Alumni Changemaker: Yolanda Macklin Crewe’s Journey in Workforce Development

February 9, 2024

Wilder School faculty honored with inaugural NIRA for distinguished contributions

February 7, 2024

Wilder School students advocate for change at Virginia's Capitol

January 30, 2024

Wilder School Commonwealth Poll: Over half of Virginians would vote to give every individual the right to make and carry out one’s own reproductive decisions

January 22, 2024

92% of those familiar with VCU Health development deal want answers from the VCU Health System board

December 6, 2023

Jada Whitley: the making of an aspiring change-maker

November 30, 2023

In focus: Tarnika Edmunds and the enduring impact of Dr. Velma Ballard

April 21, 2023

Wilder School Virginia Capitol Semester program: Sofhia Pineda Garay explores legislation in action

VCU Wilder School’s Nakeina E. Douglas-Glenn connects equity and outcomes as a ‘pracademic’ – a practitioner-academic

November 2, 2021

Meet our new Wilder School faculty: Luisa Nazareno Aguiar and Charity Scott

October 27, 2021

VCU Master of Urban and Regional Studies students’ online story maps highlight the history of Richmond’s Barton Heights and Woodland cemeteries

October 25, 2021

Braving the future of international cybersecurity: expert Christopher Whyte explores new U.S. cyberstrategies and establishing international humanitarian rules for hackers

October 25, 2021

A new VCU-led project will support high-risk youth transitioning out of incarceration

October 24, 2021

Three Wilder School alumni honored with 10 Under 10 Awards

October 24, 2021

Congratulations graduates: register for the Wilder School Fall 2023 Commencement

October 23, 2023

Exploring the Labor Landscape: Analyzing Workforce Challenges with Byran Slater, Virginia Secretary of Labor

October 19, 2023

North Korea: What you need to know with Wilder School expert Benjamin Young

February 20, 2024

Sesha Joi Moon, Ph.D., establishes landmark endowed scholarship to unlock the potential of the next generation of leaders

May 1, 2023

Class of 2023: With a mind on crime, Olive Blackstone pursues justice and understanding

June 15, 2023

Exploring the Labor Landscape: Analyzing Workforce Challenges with Byran Slater, Virginia Secretary of Labor

October 3, 2022

Boots on the ground: Chernoh Wurie adds Army National Guard to a growing list of professional experiences

June 30, 2023

A house divided: international organized crime expert reveals how the Russian war against Ukraine is transforming the operations of Europe’s largest criminal ecosystem

March 1, 2022

Exploring North Korea’s history and evolving threats

September 10, 2021

What can the motivations of terrorists teach us about Afghanistan?

September 1, 2021

Faculty spotlight: Brittany ‘Brie’ Haupt, Ph.D.

September 1, 2020

Alumni spotlight: Curtis Brown

August 31, 2021

Future-focused: Gennaro Milo helps set the stage for a safer future

July 5, 2023

South of the (Virginia) border, VCU alum Keith Rogers Jr., '10 M.P.A., takes the lead as city manager

March 13, 2023

Out of the Past: Sisters Enjoli and Sesha Joi Moon are using their nonprofit, the JXN Project, to explore the lost grandeur of Richmond’s Jackson Ward neighborhood

May 19, 2022

Wilder School Alumni Changemaker: Leah Fremouw

April 28, 2023

Wilder School doctoral student Amidu Kalokoh awarded highly competitive scholarship for public administration, public policy and public affairs

February 8, 2023

Future-Focused: Amy Clifton-Mills takes an innovative approach to criminal justice research

May 19, 2023

Alumni Changemaker: Najmah Thomas, Ph.D., merges history, equity and policy

January 26, 2022

Changemakers Alumni Spotlight: LeQuan Hylton

May 18, 2022

Investigating Richmond’s history of displaced communities

April 17, 2023

Wilder School in Action: Bringing equity to emergency management and disaster response

March 31, 2023

Connecting equity and sustainability: Damian Pitt drives research to advance the long-term future of energy policy

November 16, 2021

Wilder School Master of Urban and Regional Planning program receives accreditation renewal

March 1, 2022

Why I give to the Wilder School

September 1, 2022

Why I give to the Wilder School

September 21, 2016

Meet Paula Gulak

July 14, 2022

Wilder School alumni changemaker: Steven Keener

September 1, 2021

Alumnus spotlight: Anthony Starke

July 11, 2023

From chains to change: Joy Bogese's transformation from addiction to advocacy

May 3, 2023

Wilder School Virginia Capitol Semester program: Laila Barnes unlocks future career opportunities

May 25, 2023

Wilder School academic advisor Nicolette Zbell helps navigate students to graduation and beyond

January 3, 2022

‘A form of modern-day slavery’: examining the effects of human trafficking

March 1, 2022

Bridging perspectives, one shared experience at a time

May 16, 2023

Unequal Distribution of Pharmacies in Virginia Leaves Vulnerable Populations at Risk, Study Shows

April 25, 2023

Wilder School receives top national accolades in U.S. News and World Report graduate program rankings

February 3, 2022

February 2, 2023

Professor’s project aims to grow equity, opportunity for entrepreneurs in former ‘Black Wall Street of the South’

October 4, 2022

Future-focused: Melani Monje Riberth gains hands-on experience through Summer Jailor Academy

August 4, 2022

Future-focused: Undergraduate Eva McDonnell pursues lifelong goal of a career in criminal justice

October 25, 2022

Future-focused: Julia Tracy takes an interdisciplinary approach to environmentalism

May 3, 2023

Wilder School Virginia Capitol Semester program: Edvard Evans gains an inside perspective on Virginia government

November 30, 2023

In Focus: Tarnika Edmunds & The Enduring Impact of Dr. Velma Ballard

September 8, 2023

Empowering tomorrow's leaders: The 2023-24 Wilder Graduate Scholars’ Fellowship Cohort at the Forefront of Public Affairs

June 22, 2023

Keandra Davis: A Guiding Force for Racial Equity in Housing

June 13, 2023

VCU urban planning student helps ‘a very hopeful experiment’ take root in Richmond

April 4, 2018

Wilder School Students, Graduates Leading Effort to Restore Pump House

October 27, 2023

VCU Master of Urban and Regional Studies students’ online story maps highlight the history of Richmond’s Barton Heights and Woodland cemeteries