The Research Institute for Social Equity (RISE) within the Wilder School serves as a vehicle to advance racial equity and social justice through multidisciplinary scholarship, research, training, and engagement. The goal of RISE is to be the national leader in advancing social justice to inform public policy, governance and practice to improve conditions for marginalized voices within our society, including communities of color, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, incarcerated populations, survivors of domestic violence, and women.

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Submissions from 2024

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Filling the Gap: Enhancing the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem for Black and Hispanic Entrepreneurs, Research Institute for Social Equity RISE

Submissions from 2023

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2023 Create, Grow, Scale Entrepreneurship Convening: Summary Report, Research Institute for Social Equity at Virginia Commonwealth University

Submissions from 2021

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Ensuring Language Access Equity in Virginia Government Services, Research Institute for Social Equity at Virginia Commonwealth University