The newest school at the University of Virginia, the Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy trains students for public service careers in both domestic and international arenas.  Graduates of the School will assume leadership positions in government, in the non-profit sector, in consulting firms, and in selected private sector firms. The Batten School offers a state-of-the-art instructional program in policy analysis together with a unique emphasis on leadership skills and professional development.  The teaching faculty includes distinguished economists, political scientists, lawyers, historians, and ethicists as well as practitioners who bring real-world experiences to the classroom.

The Batten School is made possible by a generous $100 million endowment gift from retired media executive Frank Batten, Sr.  The Batten School currently offers a five-year bachelors/ master of public policy (MPP) degree program for current U.VA. undergraduates from all majors.  In the future, the Batten School will develop other degree programs that will be open to outside applicants. Read more.

Upcoming Events

  January 22, 2009

     Informational Session and the 

     Application Process, from 7:00 pm -

     8:30 pm, Newcomb Hall,

     Commonwealth Room

  Application Deadline:

     February 20, by 12:00 pm

     Deliver to Edith Simms at

     Varsity Hall, Room 106

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