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Learn more Oct 05, 2022 Pelosi, Lawrence and the ‘Arc of Power’ In an opinion piece for The Hill, Batten School professor Gerald Warburg takes a look at Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's legacy in light of a new book about the era of Pelosi’s first speakership, "Arc of Power." Learn more Winter 2021 Restoring the Balance Political Science Global Politics & International Relations International and Global Affairs How can Congress reclaim its constitutional authority to shape foreign policy? Gerald Warburg, Batten professor of practice of public policy, offers insight in an article in the Wilson Quarterly. Read in Wilson Quarterly March 10, 2021 Warburg Speaks on Congress and Foreign Policy as 'Top of Mind' Podcast Guest Democracy Political Science America cannot go to war unless Congress authorizes it, but Congress has rarely taken a vote to start and end a war. On Julie Rose's "Top of Mind," Batten professor Gerry Warburg explores why Congress leaves it to presidents to expand America's global conflicts. Learn more Feb 16, 2021 Warburg: Congress Must Step Up To Restore Accountability To National Security Policy Democracy Ethics Amidst multiple crises, American lawmakers have valuable opportunities for crucial reforms. In an article for The Hill, Batten's Gerry Warburg discusses how Congress can chart a more sustainable path forward. Read in The Hill Feb 10, 2021 How Do We Restore Accountability in Congress? A UVA Policy Professor Has Ideas. Leadership Democracy Batten professor Gerry Warburg spoke with two dozen legislators about why they keep avoiding tough votes on matters of war and peace. Read in UVA TODAY Jan 28, 2021 Batten's Warburg and Fellow University Experts Share Tips for 2021 Leadership Democracy The first month of 2021 is nearly over, but that doesn’t mean your chance to make the new year a great one has ended. Among tips from other professors, Batten's Warburg says, "We can do the hard work. Our nation is strong and the vast majority of our citizens are determined to work together for the common good." READ IN UVA TODAY Sep 29, 2020 Photos: Daily Academic Life at UVA in the COVID-19 Era Education University photographers take a look at in-person learning on Grounds, including Batten students and professors in the classroom, during a fall semester shaped by the ongoing pandemic. Read in UVA Today Sep 22, 2020 Learn How In-Person Instruction Is Going at the University of Virginia Education UVA unveiled a new style of classroom teaching Sept. 8. See how three professors, including Batten's Gerald Warburg, are navigating the experience. Read in UVA Today Feb 17, 2020 Learning from History Democracy Leadership Political Science On Andy McLeod’s Historic Matters podcast, Batten professor Gerry Warburg explores how lessons from the past can inspire the best policymaking for what’s to come. Learn more Mar 27, 2019 President Ryan Speaks to Batten Students About the Current State of American Higher Education Education Leadership There’s no denying the state of American higher education is at a crossroads. From front-page news of admissions scandals to politicians promising and demanding free education for all, American colleges and universities are being increasingly scrutinized—and for good reason. The University of Virginia is no exception. Learn more Nov 13, 2018 Post-Election Wrap Up with Craig Volden On Monday, Nov. 12, Batten students gathered in the Great Hall of Garrett Hall for a post-election wrap-up led by Batten’s Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL). This was not a typical Batten Hour with the exception that food was served. Rather, the event was reminiscent of a game of musical chairs. Every eight minutes, students moved to a new table, where CEL Director Craig Volden, Operations Director Greer Kelly, CEL researchers and interns, along with Professor of Practice of Public Policy Gerald Warburg, discussed the implications of last Tuesday's midterm election results. Learn more Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page Next › Stay Up To Date with the Latest Batten News and Events Subscribe
Nov 29, 2022 Nancy Pelosi Was the Key Democratic Messenger of Her Generation. Passing the Torch Will Empower Younger Leadership Domestic Policy & Politics Political Science Batten School professor Gerald Warburg, in a piece written for The Conversation, states that Nancy Pelosi's stepping aside will leave the door open for others. Learn more
Oct 05, 2022 Pelosi, Lawrence and the ‘Arc of Power’ In an opinion piece for The Hill, Batten School professor Gerald Warburg takes a look at Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's legacy in light of a new book about the era of Pelosi’s first speakership, "Arc of Power." Learn more
Winter 2021 Restoring the Balance Political Science Global Politics & International Relations International and Global Affairs How can Congress reclaim its constitutional authority to shape foreign policy? Gerald Warburg, Batten professor of practice of public policy, offers insight in an article in the Wilson Quarterly. Read in Wilson Quarterly
March 10, 2021 Warburg Speaks on Congress and Foreign Policy as 'Top of Mind' Podcast Guest Democracy Political Science America cannot go to war unless Congress authorizes it, but Congress has rarely taken a vote to start and end a war. On Julie Rose's "Top of Mind," Batten professor Gerry Warburg explores why Congress leaves it to presidents to expand America's global conflicts. Learn more
Feb 16, 2021 Warburg: Congress Must Step Up To Restore Accountability To National Security Policy Democracy Ethics Amidst multiple crises, American lawmakers have valuable opportunities for crucial reforms. In an article for The Hill, Batten's Gerry Warburg discusses how Congress can chart a more sustainable path forward. Read in The Hill
Feb 10, 2021 How Do We Restore Accountability in Congress? A UVA Policy Professor Has Ideas. Leadership Democracy Batten professor Gerry Warburg spoke with two dozen legislators about why they keep avoiding tough votes on matters of war and peace. Read in UVA TODAY
Jan 28, 2021 Batten's Warburg and Fellow University Experts Share Tips for 2021 Leadership Democracy The first month of 2021 is nearly over, but that doesn’t mean your chance to make the new year a great one has ended. Among tips from other professors, Batten's Warburg says, "We can do the hard work. Our nation is strong and the vast majority of our citizens are determined to work together for the common good." READ IN UVA TODAY
Sep 29, 2020 Photos: Daily Academic Life at UVA in the COVID-19 Era Education University photographers take a look at in-person learning on Grounds, including Batten students and professors in the classroom, during a fall semester shaped by the ongoing pandemic. Read in UVA Today
Sep 22, 2020 Learn How In-Person Instruction Is Going at the University of Virginia Education UVA unveiled a new style of classroom teaching Sept. 8. See how three professors, including Batten's Gerald Warburg, are navigating the experience. Read in UVA Today
Feb 17, 2020 Learning from History Democracy Leadership Political Science On Andy McLeod’s Historic Matters podcast, Batten professor Gerry Warburg explores how lessons from the past can inspire the best policymaking for what’s to come. Learn more
Mar 27, 2019 President Ryan Speaks to Batten Students About the Current State of American Higher Education Education Leadership There’s no denying the state of American higher education is at a crossroads. From front-page news of admissions scandals to politicians promising and demanding free education for all, American colleges and universities are being increasingly scrutinized—and for good reason. The University of Virginia is no exception. Learn more
Nov 13, 2018 Post-Election Wrap Up with Craig Volden On Monday, Nov. 12, Batten students gathered in the Great Hall of Garrett Hall for a post-election wrap-up led by Batten’s Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL). This was not a typical Batten Hour with the exception that food was served. Rather, the event was reminiscent of a game of musical chairs. Every eight minutes, students moved to a new table, where CEL Director Craig Volden, Operations Director Greer Kelly, CEL researchers and interns, along with Professor of Practice of Public Policy Gerald Warburg, discussed the implications of last Tuesday's midterm election results. Learn more