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Abigail Spanberger
Oct 16, 2023

Living With a Public Service Mindset

Rep. Abigail Spanberger (VA-7) spoke to 150 students and community members about holding a mindset of public service -- engaging with community and country -- no matter what career path one chooses. 

Tom Monheim
Oct 11, 2023

Values are Foundational to Effective Leadership

From waging a war to writing a letter, or navigating any situation in between, leaders who stay true to their values and the nation’s values, and exhibit their integrity and humanity will be the ones who are successful, said Tom Monheim, Inspector General of the U.S. Intelligence Community.

Solomon and Gilmore on Grounds to Listen
Sep 28, 2023

Grounds to Listen: With Dean Solomon and Jim Gilmore

Welcome to Grounds to Listen, our new podcast hosted by Batten School Dean Ian Solomon featuring insightful conversations with leaders and scholars delving into the art of leadership in an increasingly diverse and divided world. Our first guest is former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore. 

Craig Volden at DC
Sep 27, 2023

Briefing Congress's "Problem Solvers"

The co-directors of the Center for Effective Lawmaking -- Craig Volden of the Batten School and Tom Wiseman of Vanderbilt University -- held a briefing in DC recently with staff members of the congressional Problem Solvers Caucus to share their insights into what it takes to become an effective lawmaker. 

batten builds
Sep 22, 2023

Guest Column | Back to School is More Than Back to Partying

Each fall, 21,000 UVA students return to Grounds, meaning longer lines at restaurants, more traffic, etc -- but it also means the return of an annual tradition in UVA's spirt of service. Batten professor of practice Gerard Robinson pens a lovely tribute in the Daily Progress to the students who volunteer with area nonprofits.

Garrett Hall at Sunset

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