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Wilder School Criminal Justice and Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Professor Will Pelfrey, Ph.D., spoke to Radio IQ from VPM on recent changes to the Virginia National Guard. Read or listen to the story here:
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Members of the Virginia National Guard have received special training as part of a “reaction force” that’s expected to quickly respond to civil unrest or natural disasters in the Commonwealth.
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Service to country takes many forms — in uniform, in community and in the quiet work of public service. This #VeteransDay, the Wilder School joins Service to Service, a national effort helping veterans turn experience into purpose. https://t.co/84sveakfbF
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Tomorrow is the day!! Don't miss the 2025 Wilder Symposium at the Singleton Center! Register here: https://t.co/UM9qGoB2gl Can't make it in person? Join us on Zoom! We will be livestreaming the entire event here: https://t.co/7UAVj5QwQI
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New Commonwealth Poll results are in: Spanberger leads Earle-Sears 49% to 40% in Virginia governor’s race, margin narrows by 3 points since last month Read more here: https://t.co/bSF6eTF4By
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The Wilder School is excited to welcome David Dearden, Ed.D., our new assistant dean of student services! Read our Q+A with David and his passion for education here: https://t.co/H6P85THExH
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The Global Buddies Program connects domestic English-speaking students and community members with international students to build cross-cultural friendships and promote language and cultural exchange! https://t.co/wtbrXI8WJo
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Congratulations to Dr. Brie Haupt on her promotion to associate professor! Dr. Haupt is an expert in emergency management, cultural competence, crisis communications, and competency-based education.
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According to the Wilder School's own Commonwealth Poll, 67 % of Virginia voters opposed federal Medicaid cuts. Find out what's next for Medicaid during our September Lunch and Learn with Tracy Douglas, CEO of the VA Community Healthcare Association. https://t.co/gugVumyUVZ
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The Annual HIGHER Ground Leadership Conference is back and registration is open now! Don't miss the early bird ticket pricing that ends on August 31st! Follow this link to register and find out more: https://t.co/kfGSEakrEy
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Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Location: Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Richmond Virginia RSVP here:
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Join us for the Wilder Symposium "Virginia’s Elections and Our National Importance" 5-7 p.m. 9/25.
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The program will bring together thought leaders and scholars for an insightful discussion you won’t want to miss. Panelists will include: Governor L. Douglas Wilder, Susan T. Gooden, Robyn Diehl McDougle, Bob Holsworth and Niraj Verma.
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Join us for the 2025 L. Douglas Wilder Symposium, Virginia’s Elections: Our National Importance. This timely event will explore Virginia’s historic gubernatorial race and the commonwealth’s pivotal role in shaping national politics.
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Congratulations to the new graduates of the Virginia Executive Institute, and special thanks to our namesake, @GovernorWilder, for delivering an inspiring keynote address on authentic leadership. Learn more about VEI: https://t.co/9Tn4o1otcN
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Congratulations to Dr. Amy Cook on her promotion to professor! Dr. Cook is an expert in substance use among criminal justice populations, juvenile justice, and experiential learning. #VCU #VCUCriminalJustice #WilderSchool
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Niraj Verma, PhD., professor of urban and regional planning at the VCU Wilder School, is the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Alumnus Award for 'Excellence in Teaching and Research in Engineering and Technology. Read more here: https://t.co/y2n1pBpt47
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The Wilder School’s undergraduate and graduate criminal justice programs have joined an elite circle — one of just 10 programs nationwide to earn a gold-level endorsement from the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences! #VCU #VCUCriminalJustice #WilderSchool
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“Leadership is not measured by how loudly one appeals to partisan politics but how one protects people’s dignity, freedom, health and future.” — Governor L. Douglas Wilder https://t.co/Wt13dN8YaL
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A project from the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute’s Fall 2024 Virginia Executive Institute cohort has contributed to legislation expanding access to Mental Health First Aid training for both educators and students across the Commonwealth. The law took effect July 1, 2025.
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Ben Teresa, along with 3 other VCU faculty members, were invited to Yale University for a four-day program to learn more about the Yale National Initiative to strengthen teaching in public schools and the Teachers Institute model of professional development for K-12 teachers.
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