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2023 Excellence in Virginia Government Awards celebrates record-setting event
Four outstanding public servants and three innovative organizations were honored during the 16th Excellence in Virginia Government Awards (EVGA) held on April 11, 2023, by the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, who created the awards in 2004, remarked on the importance of recognizing excellent achievements.
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Richmond has declared a housing crisis. What does this mean for renters in the region?
Kathryn Howell, Ph.D., and Benjamin Teresa, Ph.D., study housing instability in Richmond and the region. They are associate professors of urban and regional studies and planning at Virginia Commonwealth University, and they co-direct the RVA Eviction Lab in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs.
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VCU alum Mo Alie-Cox will serve as university’s May universitywide commencement speaker
Alie-Cox, a former standout on the Rams men’s basketball team, has enjoyed a career in the NFL as a pass-catching tight end.
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Wilder School graduate student Amie Fuller wins top honors at NASPAA’s 2023 Wildfire Simulation Competition
Wilder School graduate student Amie Fuller represented the homeland security and emergency preparedness program (HSEP) during the 2023 Wildfire Simulation Competition. The event was held on March 4 at James Madison University by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA). Fuller’s team, which included five teammates from different universities, won first place. The win advances the team to the international competition.
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Connecting equity and sustainability: Damian Pitt drives research to advance the long-term future of energy policy
Damian Pitt, Ph.D., an associate professor in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University, is committed to transforming the future of renewable energy and energy efficiency by informing policymaking through scholarly research.
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L. Douglas Wilder School brings diverse range of expertise to 2023 ASPA Annual Conference
The Wilder School brought together a group of nearly 20 presenters to share their expertise at the recent 2023 American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Annual Conference.
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Alumni Changemaker: Nancy Toscano builds on career marked by dedication to vulnerable families and children
As CEO of UMFS, Ph.D. alumna Nancy Toscano ('15 PPA) builds on career marked by dedication to vulnerable families and children.
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British Ambassador to the U.S. selects the Wilder School for diplomacy tour
Dame Karen Pierce DCMG, British Ambassador to the United States of America, recently joined Wilder School students for an insightful discussion exploring US/UK relations, the challenges of global diplomacy and her extensive international career ranging from the United Nations to Afghanistan, and beyond.
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VIDEO: Melissa Assalone explores trends in rising food prices
During a recent Wilder School Lunch and Learn virtual presentation, Melissa Assalone, who oversees the day-to-day operations of the Virginia Food Industry Association and serves as the organization’s primary lobbyist at the General Assembly, shared key factors contributing to rising food prices in Virginia and across the country.
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Alumni Changemaker: Amy Atkinson serves the commonwealth's youth and families
Amy Atkinson’s (MPA ’00) career in public service began with embracing “open doors” that led her to unexpected professional opportunities. Now the executive director of the Virginia Commission on Youth, she has served in state government for nearly three decades and remains committed to opening doors for others.
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