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Congrats Batten Grads!

The UVA Batten School is proud to welcome our latest cohort of alumni, the Class of 2025! We celebrated 75 Master of Public Policy graduates and 119 Bachelor of Arts graduates on Saturday, May 17, at two ceremonies, one for each program, at the historic Paramount Theater in downtown Charlottesville. 

Batten dean Ian H. Solomon told the graduates: “I applaud you, class of 2025, as a force for good in the world. May you always stand up for each other and have each other’s backs. May you invest in each other’s successes and resilience in the face of challenges. Whether you agree with each other or not, may you always give each other the benefit of the doubt and a presumption of good faith." 

 

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