What are key issues for Virginians as we head into a strongly contested election year? This question and many others were addressed by the Wilder School’s own, Robyn McDougle, Ph.D. (M.S.’00, Ph.D.’03), associate dean of research and outreach, associate professor of criminal justice and dual VCU alumna.
Read moreIn the wake of a landmark $14 million penalty against Liberty University for mishandling sexual assault reports, Christina Mancini, an authority on campus safety and sexual crime policy at the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University, discusses the essential elements of transparency, accountability, and a supportive community in fostering campus safety.
Read moreShawn Talmadge, who earned his master’s at VCU, and is current the state coordinator of the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and deputy homeland security adviser. cites the value of state agency’s ties to the Wilder School and other partners.
Read moreThe Wilder School will hold its spring ceremony on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The VCU university-wide commencement will take place on Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m. at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.
Read moreIn Virginia's dynamic interplay of education and workforce development, Yolanda Macklin Crewe, Ph.D., emerges not just as a participant but as a transformative force. With roots that trace back to the vibrant rural community of Emporia, her journey to leading workforce initiatives at the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is a testament to her unwavering commitment to public service and innovative career development.
Read moreJoin us for an insightful Wilder School Lunch and Learn session with Shawn Talmadge (M.A.’09), Virginia's state coordinator of emergency management and deputy homeland security adviser, as we delve into strategies for building resilience in the face of increasing disasters. From extreme weather to cyberattacks, learn about the comprehensive approach Virginia employs to prepare and respond effectively.
Read moreTwo Wilder School luminaries, Drs. RaJade Berry-James and David Webber, were celebrated as the first recipients of VCU's National/International Recognition Awards (NIRA) on February 8. Discover how their groundbreaking work in public administration and homeland security is setting national and international benchmarks, and what this prestigious recognition means for the future of public service and security research.
Read moreIn an exemplary blend of academic study and real-world application, students from the Wilder School's CRJS316 Victimology and Victimization course recently made their mark at the Virginia General Assembly. Their participation in the Put Victim's First Day of Action was a significant step from theoretical learning into the realm of legislative lobbying for victim rights.
Read moreMajority of Virginians also support increasing penalties for drug dealers, legalizing marijuana and prohibiting parents from having ability to ban a book from a school’s library.
Read moreThis message is a direct response to the damaging and factually inaccurate attacks on the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Commonwealth Poll, published on January 22, 2024. VCU top administrators and VCU News have challenged Virginians’ candid concerns about the failed Clay Street VCU Health real estate deal, the exit of which has thus cost VCU more than $83 million dollars and has the potential to exceed $100 million by the time all fees have been paid.
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