The official account of @UVA's Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy
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11 Nov 2025
Today, we honor those whose service and sacrifice strengthen our communities and our democracy. Batten recognizes the veterans among our students, alumni, faculty, and staff whose leadership continues to inspire our shared commitment to public service.
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10 Oct 2025
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Catch up on Batten news here: batten.virginia.edu/about/neā¦
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18 Sep 2025
Celebrate @UVA's James Davison Hunter, winner of the Edwards Book Award for Democracy and Solidarity. Stay for a conversation with Dean Ian H. Solomon on culture, politics & Americaās future. Register: events.batten.virginia.edu/Eā¦
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18 Sep 2025
Hear from @LevarStoney (D) and @RyanWeld (R) in a bipartisan dialogue on opportunity, income, and poverty across rural and urban America. Register: events.batten.virginia.edu/Oā¦
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15 Sep 2025
Happy (almost) Constitution and Citizenship Day! Iām lucky enough to be at @UVABatten hearing Constitution expert Paul Carrese speak today.
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11 Sep 2025
UVA Batten now has more than 2,000 alumni out in the world leading and shaping policy. š Alumni, be sure to join Batten Connect, our new platform for networking and career growth: uvabattenconnect.com/
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10 Sep 2025
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, how can universities renew their commitment to citizenship education?
Register now to join Paul Carrese for a conversation on preparing the next generation for civic life. events.batten.virginia.edu/Bā¦
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3 Sep 2025
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MPP first day of class hike at Humpback Rock
š± Batten Builds annual day of service with local nonprofit partners
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29 Aug 2025
UVA Batten Dean Solomon, @UVA President Mahoney, and @CvilleCityHall Mayor Wade gathered in Garrett Hall ahead of Batten Builds, the schoolās annual day of service in the Charlottesville community.
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26 Aug 2025
Join us for a special Batten Hour with Rick Carlisle (CLAS ā84), head coach of the Indiana Pacers, 2011 NBA champion, and @UVAMensHoops alum. š
Register today! events.batten.virginia.edu/Bā¦
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7 Jul 2025
In an article for @Nature, UVA Batten affiliate @JonathanColmer shares how data from the Environmental Inequality Lab can help local authorities predict who ā not just where āĀ will be affected by natural disasters. nature.com/articles/d41586-0ā¦
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24 Jun 2025
How can sports help bridge divides in some of the worldās most divided regions? On the latest episode ofĀ Grounds to Listen,Ā Brendan Tuohey, co-founder and president of PeacePlayers shares how kids who play together can learn to live together.
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20 Jun 2025
In recognition of World Refugee Day, UVA Battenās Humanitarian Collaborative partnered with @AmnaHealing, a refugee-led nonprofit, to publish a blog today focused on Jordan & Lebanon, which have some of the highest refugee populations per capita globally.
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6 Jun 2025
How do you bring leaders together after violence and division? On this episode ofĀ Grounds to Listen, Beyond Conflict CEO Tim Phillips joins host Dean Solomon to share insights from decades of work reducing conflict and increasing tolerance globally.
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22 May 2025
The UVA Batten community is deeply saddened by the passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly, a cherished friend and colleague of many faculty and staff, a mentor to innumerable students and alumni, and an inspiring example of public service leadership.
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21 May 2025
When UVA Batten alumnus Cameron Haddad (MPP ā19) needed sharp, thorough editors for the World Bankās Poverty & Equity Briefs, he turned to Batten MPP ā25 students ā paying forward the mentorship that once shaped his own path.
Read here: batten.virginia.edu/about/neā¦
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20 May 2025
A sendoff to remember, in the heart of downtown š§”š
On Saturday, the UVA Batten community gathered at The Paramount Theater to celebrate our graduating BA and MPP students.
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20 May 2025
Core memory unlocked: walking the Lawn with friends, mentors, and a sea of balloonsš
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