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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.

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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.