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Wilder School Joins National Initiative Advancing Military Veterans in Public Leadership

November 11, 2025
At VCU, the Service to Service initiative will include recruitment for graduate programs, legislative fellowships and career development.
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Financial FAQs, Answered: How to Fund Your Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Master’s Degree

September 17, 2025
Explore financial aid options for VCU's online Master’s in Homeland Security program, including federal aid, scholarships, and military benefits.
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What Sets VCU’s Homeland Security Program Apart? A Guide to Curriculum and Faculty Expertise

July 8, 2025
Gain critical skills to protect communities and lead in crisis with VCU’s flexible, online Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness master’s program.
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Admitted Student Guide: How to Balance Work and Graduate School

July 17, 2024
Over 80 percent of graduate students work while earning their degrees. Learn the strategies that can help you manage school, career, and personal obligations.
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Who Is a Good Fit for the Online Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Program?

June 6, 2024
What makes a strong homeland security master's degree student? Find out as you discover what you will learn and what it takes to succeed in VCU'S HSEP program.
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What You Need to Apply to a Homeland Security Master’s Program

March 1, 2024
A master's in homeland security and emergency preparedness can help you find your leadership role in protecting national security. Learn how to submit the best possible program application.