Lead From Anywhere Showcasing Applied Policy Projects of New Alums At the Batten School, we are preparing the next generation of leaders who will help address the world’s greatest challenges throughout their careers at the local, state, national or global level. Batten’s Applied Policy Project (APP) is the capstone project for our Master of Public Policy program, providing second-year graduate students with the opportunity to apply their leadership and policy analysis skills to real-world problems. Over the year, they work alongside organizations and agencies to tackle a wide range of issues across sectors, industries, geographic locations and affected populations, resulting in actionable recommendations. This three-part series celebrates the MPP Class of 2024 and highlights the power of collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches to addressing complex societal challenges. The focus areas featured in this series—education, the environment, and global issues—were prevalent across this year’s diverse set of APPs and represent some of the most pressing issues facing our society. Read here 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 Better Sharing of “Eco-Innovations” Can Combat Rising Climate Despair Learn more News Jul 17, 2024 A Runner by Chance, a Champion at Heart – Shane Cohen Jul 16, 2024 Opening Doors: UVA's Collaborative Summer Research Program Jun 21, 2024 UVA | Batten Faculty Excellence Award Winners Jun 20, 2024 Showcasing Applied Policy Projects of New Alums Jun 11, 2024 6th Annual CEL Conference on Effective Lawmaking Jun 10, 2024 How Effective are America’s State Legislators? Jun 08, 2024 Hudson Discusses Changing Face of Virginia Politics and Realities of Policy Making 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