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Wilder School shines at NASPAA annual conference in Washington, D.C.
The Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration has 300 institutional member schools at U.S. and non-U.S. universities that award degrees in public administration, public policy, public affairs, nonprofit, and related fields. NASPAA is the recognized global accreditor of master's degree programs in these fields.
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Hurricane Helene’s mark in North Carolina might endure in unexpected ways, VCU professor says
The landscape – in terms of infrastructure and trust – is shifting, according to Wilder School homeland security/emergency preparedness expert William Pelfrey.
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Is AI the beginning of a fourth industrial revolution?
How will artificial intelligence impact the future? What do recent studies on the potential economic and social effects of AI such as job displacement, skill shifts and worker opportunities portend for the future? What policies can be implemented to mitigate negative impacts, foster worker adaptability and ensure inclusive growth?
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Earning an associate degree has varying value for workers based on demographics, VCU researchers find
The economic returns are higher than just completing some college coursework, but any socially disadvantaged identity undercuts the advantage.
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Congratulations graduates: register for the Wilder School Fall 2024 Commencement
The Wilder School will hold its spring ceremony on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The VCU university-wide commencement will take place on Saturday, December 14 at 10 a.m. at the Stuart C. Siegel Center.
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Alumnus Dre'mon Miller ('15 B.S.) recognized with VCU 10 Under 10 award
VCU Alumni’s 10 Under 10 awards program recognizes the noteworthy and distinctive achievements made by alumni who earned their first VCU degree (undergraduate, graduate or professional) within the past 10 years.
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Kamala Harris’ edge over Donald Trump slips slightly as she leads 43% to 37% in Virginia
Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump 43% to 37% in Virginia, according to the latest Commonwealth Poll from VCU’s Wilder School. The gap has narrowed as economic concerns remain the top voter priority (33%). Trump leads Harris among Independents 29% to 16%, with 19% undecided. Voters also favor Trump on handling the economy (42% to 38%), while Harris is more trusted on reproductive rights (49% to 23%). With early voting underway, turnout will be critical.
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CPP Summit Fosters Collaborative Solutions for Virginia State Agency Leaders
State agency leaders recently convened for a summit hosted by VCU’s Wilder School Center for Public Policy. The gathering focused on addressing shared challenges like employee recruitment, leadership transitions, and employee retention. Through structured discussions, participants generated actionable strategies to improve recruitment efforts, streamline leadership transitions, and enhance employee retention across state agencies.
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Wilder Symposium 2024: The fragile state of democracy and the role of leadership
As the nation heads into one of the most pivotal election years in modern history, the Wilder Symposium hosted by the VCU Wilder School on September 17 brought together some of the brightest minds in political analysis to break down what’s really at stake. Governor L. Douglas Wilder, along with analysts Bob Holsworth and Larry Sabato, took a hard look at the shifting political landscape and the critical role of voter engagement.
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Takeaways: Wilder School Lunch and Learn on Virginia’s Eviction Crisis
Our September Wilder School Lunch and Learn tackled the growing crisis of eviction in Virginia, exploring how rising rent costs and informal evictions are threatening housing stability across the state. Featuring insights from housing policy expert Ben Teresa, director of the RVA Eviction Lab, the session delved into the broader impacts of eviction on and called for policy changes, including rent stabilization. Get the overview from our recap or watch the full discussion on our YouTube channel.
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