The defining homeland security threats of this era do not respect the structures built to contain them, and VCU’s homeland security and emergency preparedness program is adapting to prepare students ...

Faculty members and doctoral students from the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will bring a significant presence to the 2026 Joint SECoPA–NECoPA Conference, held Sept. 17–19 ...

Sarah Jane Brubaker, Ph.D., professor of criminal justice and director of the Certificate in Gender Violence Intervention at the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, has received ...

Benjamin Teresa, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Urban and Regional Planning Chair, Urban and Regional Planning Program Director, RVA Eviction Lab Urban and Regional Studies and Planning 804-828-8297 ...

Bringing together a panel of political leaders and scholars, the Sept. 1 forum, “Virginia at 250: Leadership, Democracy and ...

For 20 years, the Wilder Fellows Program has connected talented students with meaningful public service experiences across ...

Congratulations to the Wilder School Class of 2025 Graduates It’s always a thrilling moment to see our students recognized on stage as they transition into the Wilder School alumni family. We proudly ...

Commonwealth Poll also finds Youngkin’s approval at 49%, Trump’s at 40% – and most voters disapproving of the president. RICHMOND, Va. (July 16, 2025) - Today, the L. Douglas Wilder School of ...

In 2005, L. Douglas Wilder, America’s first elected African American governor, returned to public service in his hometown as Richmond’s first popularly elected mayor in six decades. Though winning in ...

Every birth in Virginia produces a record. The record is precise. It is also incomplete. A birth certificate can show how much a newborn weighed, whether the child arrived early and how often the ...

As colleges and universities across the country prepare for a generational transition in academic leadership, schools of public service are investing in the next generation of deans and directors.

“Virginia has always helped define the course of this nation, and now in 2025, we are facing a defining moment once again,” said L. Douglas Wilder, the 66th governor of Virginia. “This latest poll ...