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READ IN UVA TODAY 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 29, 2020 Hannah Gavin (MPP '20) Pens WaPo Piece on Refugee Mental Health Services in VA during COVID-19 Health Policy Immigration The novel coronavirus crisis disproportionately affects already vulnerable populations — and Virginia’s refugees are no exception. In today's Washington Post, Batten alum Hannah Gavin (MPP '20) urges Virginia lawmakers to continue looking out for its most vulnerable in these unprecedented times of isolation, uncertainty and negativity. Read on the Washington Post 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 15, 2020 Opinion: Now is the time to prioritize mental health International and Global Affairs Health Policy It is estimated that only 2% of people around the world have access to mental health and psychosocial support, or MHPSS. The question is, will COVID-19 offer us a chance to change this? Batten’s Kirsten Gelsdorf and Lucy Bassett provide critical insights into the barriers to progress in MHPSS interventions, and identify opportunities to prioritize and invest in new programs going forward. Read in Devex May 14, 2020 Advocates say Reopening Plan puts Communities of Color at Risk Advocacy Health Policy Batten's Dr. Michael Williams acknowledges that Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is under pressure to reopen, but says the state isn’t ready yet. "To be able to do it safely, I think additional things need to be in place that are not necessarily in place for all members of our society." Listen on WVTF 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 08, 2020 Class of 2020: Batten MPP Grad to Continue Mission of Service Health Policy Committed to serving communities in crisis, LeAnn Golding (MPP ’20) prepares for her next step with the American Red Cross. Learn more Apr 28, 2020 From Information to Action: Meeting Virginia’s Critical Workforce Needs During COVID-19 Education Health Policy During the most recent Batten Expert Chat, a Batten professor and a graduate of the School’s MPP program shared how they’re using data science to help address the Commonwealth’s shortage in healthcare professionals. Learn more Apr 26, 2020 Health and Wealth: UVA Economists Examine COVID-19’s Impact Economics Health Policy As the economy experiences a steep recession, a panel of UVA economists including Batten's Sarah Turner and David Bradford examined the implications for the nation’s material and physical health. READ IN UVA TODAY Pagination Previous page ‹ Previous Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Current page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Next page Next › Stay Up To Date with the Latest Batten News and Events Subscribe
Jun 10, 2020 Governor Northam Appoints Larry Terry to State Crime Commission Crime and Justice Racial Justice and Equity On Tuesday afternoon, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam appointed Larry Terry – who holds an appointment in UVA’s Frank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy – to a two-year term on the Virginia State Crime Commission. READ IN UVA TODAY
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 29, 2020 Hannah Gavin (MPP '20) Pens WaPo Piece on Refugee Mental Health Services in VA during COVID-19 Health Policy Immigration The novel coronavirus crisis disproportionately affects already vulnerable populations — and Virginia’s refugees are no exception. In today's Washington Post, Batten alum Hannah Gavin (MPP '20) urges Virginia lawmakers to continue looking out for its most vulnerable in these unprecedented times of isolation, uncertainty and negativity. Read on the Washington Post
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 15, 2020 Opinion: Now is the time to prioritize mental health International and Global Affairs Health Policy It is estimated that only 2% of people around the world have access to mental health and psychosocial support, or MHPSS. The question is, will COVID-19 offer us a chance to change this? Batten’s Kirsten Gelsdorf and Lucy Bassett provide critical insights into the barriers to progress in MHPSS interventions, and identify opportunities to prioritize and invest in new programs going forward. Read in Devex
May 14, 2020 Advocates say Reopening Plan puts Communities of Color at Risk Advocacy Health Policy Batten's Dr. Michael Williams acknowledges that Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is under pressure to reopen, but says the state isn’t ready yet. "To be able to do it safely, I think additional things need to be in place that are not necessarily in place for all members of our society." Listen on WVTF
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 08, 2020 Class of 2020: Batten MPP Grad to Continue Mission of Service Health Policy Committed to serving communities in crisis, LeAnn Golding (MPP ’20) prepares for her next step with the American Red Cross. Learn more
Apr 28, 2020 From Information to Action: Meeting Virginia’s Critical Workforce Needs During COVID-19 Education Health Policy During the most recent Batten Expert Chat, a Batten professor and a graduate of the School’s MPP program shared how they’re using data science to help address the Commonwealth’s shortage in healthcare professionals. Learn more
Apr 26, 2020 Health and Wealth: UVA Economists Examine COVID-19’s Impact Economics Health Policy As the economy experiences a steep recession, a panel of UVA economists including Batten's Sarah Turner and David Bradford examined the implications for the nation’s material and physical health. READ IN UVA TODAY