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The University of Virginia and Batten School also honor this day. Read in Medium Jun 18, 2020 'It’s Never Been Uncomplicated for Me:' a Black-Jewish Voice for Hope Leadership Racial Justice and Equity “It was a huge wake-up call for me,” Ian Solomon told me. “It’s too easy to put the blame on individuals and not recognize what’s below the surface. We put all the blame on a person’s failings, and they do have failings. But my brother did not fail to be a human being, right? It’s easy to dehumanize people for their errors, for their mistakes, for their addictions, for their pasts.” Read in Forward Jun 17, 2020 The Right to Breathe Leadership Racial Justice and Equity For the latest edition of Batten’s Expert Chat Series, Dean Ian Solomon led the Batten community in a discussion of the University’s fight against racism and inequity. Learn more Jun 10, 2020 The Batten Alum and NBA Player Whose Family Marched With MLK Leadership Racial Justice and Equity Malcolm Brogdon (MPP '16) had a megaphone in his hand and family history on his mind. It was May 30 in his native Atlanta, and hundreds were listening to Brogdon address the fury that had swept America since the death of George Floyd. Read in The Wall Street Journal Jun 08, 2020 Dean Solomon Discusses His Response to George Floyd Murder on CBC Radio One Leadership Crime and Justice Racial Justice and Equity On June 6, Dean Solomon appeared on CBC Radio One’s “Day 6” program to discuss his recent essay on the murder of George Floyd, how his brother died in 2011 while in police custody, his hopes for positive action, and more. Listen on CBC Jun 4, 2020 Dean Solomon Selected to Serve on University’s Racial Equity Task Force Leadership Racial Justice and Equity A new task force at the University of Virginia will gather, solicit and prioritize recommendations about racial equity, UVa President Jim Ryan announced Wednesday. Among the three members selected was Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy Dean Ian H. Solomon. Read in the Daily Progress Jun 02, 2020 Dean Ian Solomon: “Today, again, I am overwhelmed with grief and rage…" Leadership Crime and Justice Racial Justice and Equity On June 2, Dean Ian Solomon shared his personal reflections on this moment of national crisis and conflict. Read in Medium May 27, 2020 “When do you know that you know enough?” Three Batten alums on policymaking in the age of COVID-19 Political Science Leadership Batten professor Andy Pennock spoke with a panel of alums representing federal, state, and local government for last week’s edition of Batten’s Expert Chat Series. Learn more May 19, 2020 What does the coronavirus pandemic mean for your health insurance? An economist responds. Health Policy Economics For the latest in Batten’s new Expert Chat Series, Batten professor Sebastian Tello-Trillo discussed how the coronavirus pandemic will impact health insurance coverage. Learn more May 16, 2020 The Batten School Announces Class of 2020 Winners of the Pilot and Legacy Awards Leadership The Pilot and Legacy Awards, named in honor of the Batten School’s late founder, Frank Batten, Sr., are the most prestigious student-nominated awards for graduating Master of Public Policy students and students graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Leadership. Learn more May 11, 2020 What truly defines an effective leader? Jameson Norton explains. Health Policy Leadership In the most recent Batten Expert Chat, Jameson Norton, CEO of the Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital and Outpatient Clinics, explains that the building blocks of strong leadership include teamwork, resilience, commitment, and communication. Learn more May 04, 2020 Batten Teams Up With Center for Politics to Launch Virtual Internship for Students Who Lost Summer Jobs Leadership Batten teams up with the Center for Politics and several public service-focused departments at UVA – including the Miller Center for Public Affairs, the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership, and the UVA Career Center – to quickly design and launch a five-week virtual summer internship program. READ IN UVA TODAY Pagination Previous page ‹ Previous Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Current page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Next page Next › Stay Up To Date with the Latest Batten News and Events Subscribe
Jun 19, 2020 Dean Solomon: Juneteenth Reflections Leadership Ethics Education Racial Justice and Equity Earlier this week Governor Northam of Virginia declared June 19 as a day to reflect on the meaning of Juneteenth. The University of Virginia and Batten School also honor this day. Read in Medium
Jun 18, 2020 'It’s Never Been Uncomplicated for Me:' a Black-Jewish Voice for Hope Leadership Racial Justice and Equity “It was a huge wake-up call for me,” Ian Solomon told me. “It’s too easy to put the blame on individuals and not recognize what’s below the surface. We put all the blame on a person’s failings, and they do have failings. But my brother did not fail to be a human being, right? It’s easy to dehumanize people for their errors, for their mistakes, for their addictions, for their pasts.” Read in Forward
Jun 17, 2020 The Right to Breathe Leadership Racial Justice and Equity For the latest edition of Batten’s Expert Chat Series, Dean Ian Solomon led the Batten community in a discussion of the University’s fight against racism and inequity. Learn more
Jun 10, 2020 The Batten Alum and NBA Player Whose Family Marched With MLK Leadership Racial Justice and Equity Malcolm Brogdon (MPP '16) had a megaphone in his hand and family history on his mind. It was May 30 in his native Atlanta, and hundreds were listening to Brogdon address the fury that had swept America since the death of George Floyd. Read in The Wall Street Journal
Jun 08, 2020 Dean Solomon Discusses His Response to George Floyd Murder on CBC Radio One Leadership Crime and Justice Racial Justice and Equity On June 6, Dean Solomon appeared on CBC Radio One’s “Day 6” program to discuss his recent essay on the murder of George Floyd, how his brother died in 2011 while in police custody, his hopes for positive action, and more. Listen on CBC
Jun 4, 2020 Dean Solomon Selected to Serve on University’s Racial Equity Task Force Leadership Racial Justice and Equity A new task force at the University of Virginia will gather, solicit and prioritize recommendations about racial equity, UVa President Jim Ryan announced Wednesday. Among the three members selected was Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy Dean Ian H. Solomon. Read in the Daily Progress
Jun 02, 2020 Dean Ian Solomon: “Today, again, I am overwhelmed with grief and rage…" Leadership Crime and Justice Racial Justice and Equity On June 2, Dean Ian Solomon shared his personal reflections on this moment of national crisis and conflict. Read in Medium
May 27, 2020 “When do you know that you know enough?” Three Batten alums on policymaking in the age of COVID-19 Political Science Leadership Batten professor Andy Pennock spoke with a panel of alums representing federal, state, and local government for last week’s edition of Batten’s Expert Chat Series. Learn more
May 19, 2020 What does the coronavirus pandemic mean for your health insurance? An economist responds. Health Policy Economics For the latest in Batten’s new Expert Chat Series, Batten professor Sebastian Tello-Trillo discussed how the coronavirus pandemic will impact health insurance coverage. Learn more
May 16, 2020 The Batten School Announces Class of 2020 Winners of the Pilot and Legacy Awards Leadership The Pilot and Legacy Awards, named in honor of the Batten School’s late founder, Frank Batten, Sr., are the most prestigious student-nominated awards for graduating Master of Public Policy students and students graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Leadership. Learn more
May 11, 2020 What truly defines an effective leader? Jameson Norton explains. Health Policy Leadership In the most recent Batten Expert Chat, Jameson Norton, CEO of the Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital and Outpatient Clinics, explains that the building blocks of strong leadership include teamwork, resilience, commitment, and communication. Learn more
May 04, 2020 Batten Teams Up With Center for Politics to Launch Virtual Internship for Students Who Lost Summer Jobs Leadership Batten teams up with the Center for Politics and several public service-focused departments at UVA – including the Miller Center for Public Affairs, the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership, and the UVA Career Center – to quickly design and launch a five-week virtual summer internship program. READ IN UVA TODAY