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Potter at NSP&DI ribbon cutting
Dec 03, 2024

Phil Potter: A Humble Heavy Hitter in National Security

Phil Potter's leadership, knowledge of the intelligence world and commitment to public service, including as founder of UVA Batten’s National Security Policy Center, has culminated in his appointment as the inaugural director of the newly launched National Security Data and Policy Institute, a project of UVA and the Department of Defense. 

Kenneth Wainstein at Batten Hour
Oct 04, 2024

Balancing Act: Domestic Intelligence at a Time of Growing Threats

Finding balance was an overarching theme of Monday's Batten Hour speaker, Under Secretary for the Office of Intelligence and Analysis at the Department of Homeland Security Kenneth Wainstein, who discussed election security and the role of his organization in bridging information gaps among all levels of U.S. government.

Solomon and Gilmore on Grounds to Listen
Sep 28, 2023

Grounds to Listen: With Dean Solomon and Jim Gilmore

Welcome to Grounds to Listen, our new podcast hosted by Batten School Dean Ian Solomon featuring insightful conversations with leaders and scholars delving into the art of leadership in an increasingly diverse and divided world. Our first guest is former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore. 

Garrett Hall at Sunset

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