About the Magazine
Each spring and fall, the VCU Wilder School publishes the Wilder School in Action magazine highlighting the work of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
Fall-Winter 2025
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The cover story on our Center for Public Policy (CPP) shows why Virginia’s leaders turn to us when decisions matter most. Under the leadership of Robyn McDougle, associate dean of research and outreach, the CPP has become a national model for translating complex data into clear, actionable guidance. Whether informing statewide legislation, shaping local initiatives or advising federal partners, the center’s work is grounded in trust, rigor and a deep commitment to the public good.
Our reach extends across borders through the Trans-Atlantic Seminar led by professor John Accordino, where students from Richmond and Germany not only solve problems but honor history, respect cultural heritage and imagine what’s possible when diverse perspectives meet.
In this issue, Governor L. Douglas Wilder shares his perspective on Virginia’s gubernatorial race and what recent Commonwealth Poll results reveal about Virginians’ priorities. His insights are a powerful reminder that good governance begins with listening.
Reginald L. Brown Jr.’s leadership in launching the L. Douglas Wilder National Ovation Scholarship is spearheading new pathways for students at the Wilder School. And alumni like Giles Garrison, whose stewardship of Richmond’s parks advances both environmental justice and community well-being, remind us that public service takes many forms — all of them essential.