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Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Blog

Dean Dr. Susan Gooden stands inside a university building.
August 26, 2020
Transitioning into her new role as Dean of VCU’s L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, Dr. Susan Gooden brings with her decades of experience. Dr. Gooden’s hands-on approach to teaching combined with her determination, optimism and social literacy makes her the ideal leader to elevate the institution and its nation-leading programs. Be it the pandemic or the recent focus on social and racial equity across the nation, Dr. Gooden’s knowledge and professional background affords her insight into the most important issues facing our nation today, an insight that Dr. Gooden is eager to share with the VCU community.
Two cyber security experts analyze a threat using sets of computers and screens.
March 23, 2020
Cyber security threats have increased dramatically in recent years. Explore the types of cyber threats and learn how to mitigate the impact of cyber attacks.
Homeland security officer walking through a hall toward a security checkpoint.
December 8, 2019
What is homeland security? Discover how Virginia Commonwealth University’s Online M.A. in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness empowers graduates to protect the nation.
Counter terrorism officers in parade crowd are on alert for domestic terrorism threats.
November 29, 2019
Learn what domestic terrorism is and how homeland security and emergency preparedness professionals work to keep Americans safe from this evolving threat.
Emergency response workers pile sandbags for critical infrastructure protection.
November 20, 2019
Critical infrastructure protection is a rewarding challenge. Learn how to train for careers in the vital fields of homeland security or emergency preparedness.
Man in military uniform smiles next to rocky outcropping.
October 28, 2019
Explore homeland security careers and learn how VCU equips tomorrow’s leaders for public good with its online HSEP graduate program, the first in the U.S.