News and events
Wilder School to Host Virtual Graduation
Although we will not be able to honor all of our graduates at an in-person commencement next month, the Wilder School is planning a virtual commencement celebration and invite students to participate.
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Large majority of Virginians approve of how Northam is handling the COVID-19 crisis
More than three-quarters of Virginians (76%) approve of the way Gov. Ralph Northam is handling the coronavirus crisis, with 40% strongly approving, according to a new statewide poll conducted by the Center for Public Policy at the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University.
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School to Host Virtual Day of Thanks
To express our gratitude and appreciation for our VCU Health System colleagues, the Wilder School is inviting faculty, staff and students and their families to participate in a voluntary Virtual Thank-You Campaign, this Friday, April 17.
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Brubaker elected as Vice President of the Society of the Study of Social Problems
Sarah Jane Brubaker, Ph.D., professor in the Wilder School’s criminal justice and public policy and administration programs, was recently elected as the Vice President of the Society of the Study for Social Problems (SSSP).
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ASPA and the Wilder School Partner to Host Special Coronavirus Webinar
The American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) and the Wilder School are partnering to host a free webinar looking at the social equity disparities related to the coronavirus's effects on African Americans.
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Supporting Students in Extraordinary Times
In an effort to help support students through these extraordinary times, the Wilder School is working to connect students with a range of resources designed to support the many dimensions of their lives, including academic financial, counseling referral and advising services.
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Raskin and Howell to Headline Alumni Health Care Policy Forum
Join VCU Alumni's Facebook Live discussion with Wilder School faculty members, Sarah Raskin, Ph.D. and Kathryn Howell, Ph.D. on Monday, April 20 at 12 p.m.
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VCU Ranks Among Top Homeland Security Degree Programs for 2020
The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs of Virginia Commonwealth University was ranked “Best in the Southeast” among Intelligent.com’s Top 52 Homeland Security Degrees.
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Wilder School Ranks #45 in Latest U.S. News & World Report
The 2020 U.S. News & World Report rankings confirm the Wilder School among the nation’s top 20% of graduate schools of public affairs at No. 45. The school also ranks No. 39 in Public Management & Leadership, marking the first time the Wilder School has ranked in one of the specialty areas. Also ranks #39 in Public Management and Leadership.
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Williams to retire after 43 years with VCU
Susan ‘Su’ Williams, the Wilder School’s Senior Finance Manager, is set to retire at the end of March 2020. Williams has worked for Virginia Commonwealth University for an amazing 43 years in various roles and departments. She has spent the last twelve of those years with the Wilder School reaching outstanding goals and accomplishing tremendous work.
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