Lead From Anywhere Grounds to Listen Hosted by Ian Solomon, Dean of the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at UVA, our new vidcast features insightful conversations with leaders and scholars from diverse backgrounds, exploring their personal stories and delving into the art of leadership in an increasingly diverse and divided world. Find episodes here > All episodes also on Spotify. Batten Academic Offerings Discover Your Policy Path GRADUATE PROGRAMS UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS BATTEN X GRADUATE PROGRAMS Graduate Programs At Batten, we're defining a new model of public policy education. Our Master of Public Policy degree offers more than the typical policy research and data analysis education found at other public policy schools. We focus on the result of policy — solving society’s most pressing problems. We stand distinguished by teaching and cultivating effective, value-based leadership so our graduates can make significant strides toward becoming the dynamic leaders the world demands. Master of Public Policy Accelerated Master of Public Policy Dual Degrees Graduate Certificates UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Undergraduate Programs A Batten public policy degree is a multidimensional asset that allows you to turn your passion for serving the greater good into real and lasting change. We seek to cultivate ethical, enlightened policy leaders who exemplify excellence and lead with curiosity, humility, and purpose. We stand distinguished by teaching and fostering effective, value-based leadership. Our graduates aren’t just earning a degree in public policy -- they’re transforming the future of public policy leadership. Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Leadership Minor in Public Policy and Leadership Minor in Social Entrepreneurship BATTEN X Batten X As the landscape of public policy evolves, so must those who strive to influence it. Our Batten X executive education programs facilitate exactly that: growth, cross-sector collaboration, and critical self-analysis at every career level. We stand distinguished by committing to a hyper-focus on value-centered leadership that's designed to challenge assumptions, sharpen capabilities, and induce transformative, tangible results. Learn More Batten Research & News See the Latest Featured Research Craig Volden Do constituents know (or care) about the lawmaking effectiveness of their representatives? Read More News Nov 30, 2023 Course Encourages Students To Incorporate Service Into Life After Grounds Nov 30, 2023 Batten Students Help Drive Virginia’s Clean Energy Transition Nov 21, 2023 Grounds to Listen: With Dean Solomon and Arizona's Bill Gates and Heather Carter Nov 17, 2023 From Crisis to Commitment, This UVA Student is Fighting For a Better Sudan Nov 16, 2023 Grounds to Listen: With Dean Solomon and Lauren Matsumoto Nov 10, 2023 A Second Chance: The Promise of the Prison-to-Education Pipeline Oct 27, 2023 Lessons in Disagreeing Better from a Two-Time World Debate Champion Oct 27, 2023 Batten Speakers Take Center Stage at Democracy 360 Panels on Climate and Lawmaking Oct 26, 2023 Grounds to Listen: With Dean Solomon and Bo Seo Oct 25, 2023 Reframing the Environment: Conservatives and Climate Policy See all news Many backgrounds. One ethos. We strive to be a community that exemplifies equality and tolerance; where inclusion is a given and public service is an expectation. Learn more
Featured Research Craig Volden Do constituents know (or care) about the lawmaking effectiveness of their representatives? Read More