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Featured Research Craig Volden Do constituents know (or care) about the lawmaking effectiveness of their representatives? Read More
Jan 31, 2023 First gen students are missing from the nation’s top colleges. Here’s how virtual advising could help
Jan 10, 2023 Investigations, Distrust, and Stigma: Why George Santos May Not Get Much Done in Congress
Dec 22, 2022 The Batten School Community Once Again Gives Back - and Celebrates - During the Holiday Season