Ian Solomon Named Dean of Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy

Solomon, currently CEO of SolomonGlobal LLC, is an educator, policymaker, diplomat and businessman with more than 20 years of experience. Read

Class of 2019: Lacrosse Injury Opened World of Possibility for This Batten Student

Brendin Duckett, who will graduate later this month, has immersed himself in University life since transferring to UVA after suffering a … lacrosse injury. Read

Kyle Gardiner: 2019 Batten Graduation's Alumni Advisory Board Representative

For Kyle Gardiner (MPP ’ 16), the Batten alumni network cannot be underestimated. Gardiner, who will welcome 2019 Batten graduates into … the alumni community at this year’s graduation ceremony at James Monroe’s Highland, credits much of his personal and professional success to his Batten network—a network that is still relatively young by university standards. Read

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Batten by the Numbers

9th
Most innovative public service school (Best Value Schools)
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10th
Best graduate public policy program (Graduate Programs)
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8
Number of Batten Students Selected as PMF Finalists in 2019
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A leadership and public policy school founded by a civic-minded leader. Frank Batten, Sr., and led by a dynamic dean, Allan Stam.
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It’s a rigorous academic program with a rigorous extra-curricular program to match.
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