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Learn more Nov 07, 2019 Q&A: How Philip Potter Navigates 21st-Century National Security Policy National Security Since its inception in 2018, the National Security Policy Center at the University of Virginia’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy has made something of a name for itself. READ IN UVA TODAY Oct 25, 2019 Former U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios to Speak at First UVA Batten Benefactors Society Gala Rosie Rios, who served from 2008-16 as the 43rd Treasurer of the United States, will deliver keynote remarks during the Batten School’s inaugural Batten Benefactors Society Gala on Friday, Nov. 8 at the University of Virginia. Learn more Oct 21, 2019 Batten's National Security Policy Center Partners Across Grounds on Graduate Course to Advance Public Interest Technology National Security A multidisciplinary team of public policy, computer science, and law faculty earned a national grant to establish a course aimed at teaching graduate students to examine the complex ethical, legal, and policy implications of new technologies. Learn more OCT 15, 2019 The Future of Democracy: Is Democracy in Decline? Democracy How do we restore faith in the American political system and in democracy as an institution? Hear from Batten Dean Ian H. Solomon and fellow panelists Melody Barnes, Micah Schwartzman, Larry Terry, Larry Sabato, and moderator Mary Kate Cary. Learn more Oct 07, 2019 Q&A: How Leaders Can Navigate Recession, From One Who’s Been There Economics As the U.S. economy continues its longest-ever period of expansion, economists are beginning to call attention to some indicators that point to a potential downturn. One of those economists is Batten Professor Ray Scheppach. Read in UVA Today Oct 04, 2019 Hispanic Heritage Month Panel Highlights Policy Issues Affecting the Nation’s Hispanic and Latinx Communities Immigration issues have been a prominent fixture in the national media landscape for decades, but as this week’s Hispanic Heritage Month Batten Hour panel demonstrated, immigration isn't the only policy issue affecting the nation’s Hispanic and Latinx communities. Learn more Sep 23, 2019 Global Impact: Batten Students Bring Leadership and Policy Skills to Life in the Field No matter the policy field or employment sector, field-based internships challenge students to put what they’ve learned in the classroom into action. This past summer, Batten undergraduate and graduate students had opportunities to put their leadership and policy knowledge to work through hands-on internships in almost every corner of the globe. Learn more Sep 12, 2019 Congress is back in town. Here’s why lawmakers will struggle to get much done. Leadership Research and Commentary Congress is back from its August recess, and lawmakers face public demands for action on issues as varied as health care, infrastructure, gun safety and trade. Legislators face at least one set of “must pass” agenda items: 12 spending bills that need to be enacted into law by Oct. 1 or the federal government will shut down. Read in The Washington Post Sep 12, 2019 Alum in Action: Kathryn Babbin Leadership For Kathryn Babbin (MPP ’19), the Batten community cannot be underestimated. Babbin who graduated last May with a master’s of public policy was drawn to the Batten School for a variety of reasons, mainly because it offered what seemed like a tight-knit community of students, faculty, and staff, where she felt she could make a real impact. Learn more Sep 11, 2019 First Batten Hour of the Year Kicks Off with Roundtable Discussion with Dean Solomon Education This week, Batten hosted the first Batten Hour of the year featuring brief remarks from Dean Ian H. Solomon followed by a roundtable conversation with the dean, students, and faculty, providing an opportunity for the Batten community to get to learn more about the new dean, both professionally and personally. Learn more Sep 09, 2019 Impact Investing in Action: Appalachia Social Entrepreneurship Driving through Southwest Virginia, Richard Tadler, a venture capitalist and UVA graduate, was able to see firsthand some of the challenges that Virginia’s rural communities are facing; but more importantly, he was struck by the opportunities they present both for impact investors interested in facilitating economic growth at a time of transition, and for UVA students to learn about all the exciting sustainable economic development going on in their own backyard. 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Nov 08, 2019 For Batten Student Jackie Chen (BA ’21), First-Gen is Just One Aspect of Who She Is In recognition of National First-Generation College Celebration day, held annually on November 8, Batten spoke with First-Gen student, Jackie Chen (BA '21) about what drew her to the Batten School and how leadership plays an active role in navigating the complexities of the college experience. Learn more
Nov 07, 2019 Q&A: How Philip Potter Navigates 21st-Century National Security Policy National Security Since its inception in 2018, the National Security Policy Center at the University of Virginia’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy has made something of a name for itself. READ IN UVA TODAY
Oct 25, 2019 Former U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios to Speak at First UVA Batten Benefactors Society Gala Rosie Rios, who served from 2008-16 as the 43rd Treasurer of the United States, will deliver keynote remarks during the Batten School’s inaugural Batten Benefactors Society Gala on Friday, Nov. 8 at the University of Virginia. Learn more
Oct 21, 2019 Batten's National Security Policy Center Partners Across Grounds on Graduate Course to Advance Public Interest Technology National Security A multidisciplinary team of public policy, computer science, and law faculty earned a national grant to establish a course aimed at teaching graduate students to examine the complex ethical, legal, and policy implications of new technologies. Learn more
OCT 15, 2019 The Future of Democracy: Is Democracy in Decline? Democracy How do we restore faith in the American political system and in democracy as an institution? Hear from Batten Dean Ian H. Solomon and fellow panelists Melody Barnes, Micah Schwartzman, Larry Terry, Larry Sabato, and moderator Mary Kate Cary. Learn more
Oct 07, 2019 Q&A: How Leaders Can Navigate Recession, From One Who’s Been There Economics As the U.S. economy continues its longest-ever period of expansion, economists are beginning to call attention to some indicators that point to a potential downturn. One of those economists is Batten Professor Ray Scheppach. Read in UVA Today
Oct 04, 2019 Hispanic Heritage Month Panel Highlights Policy Issues Affecting the Nation’s Hispanic and Latinx Communities Immigration issues have been a prominent fixture in the national media landscape for decades, but as this week’s Hispanic Heritage Month Batten Hour panel demonstrated, immigration isn't the only policy issue affecting the nation’s Hispanic and Latinx communities. Learn more
Sep 23, 2019 Global Impact: Batten Students Bring Leadership and Policy Skills to Life in the Field No matter the policy field or employment sector, field-based internships challenge students to put what they’ve learned in the classroom into action. This past summer, Batten undergraduate and graduate students had opportunities to put their leadership and policy knowledge to work through hands-on internships in almost every corner of the globe. Learn more
Sep 12, 2019 Congress is back in town. Here’s why lawmakers will struggle to get much done. Leadership Research and Commentary Congress is back from its August recess, and lawmakers face public demands for action on issues as varied as health care, infrastructure, gun safety and trade. Legislators face at least one set of “must pass” agenda items: 12 spending bills that need to be enacted into law by Oct. 1 or the federal government will shut down. Read in The Washington Post
Sep 12, 2019 Alum in Action: Kathryn Babbin Leadership For Kathryn Babbin (MPP ’19), the Batten community cannot be underestimated. Babbin who graduated last May with a master’s of public policy was drawn to the Batten School for a variety of reasons, mainly because it offered what seemed like a tight-knit community of students, faculty, and staff, where she felt she could make a real impact. Learn more
Sep 11, 2019 First Batten Hour of the Year Kicks Off with Roundtable Discussion with Dean Solomon Education This week, Batten hosted the first Batten Hour of the year featuring brief remarks from Dean Ian H. Solomon followed by a roundtable conversation with the dean, students, and faculty, providing an opportunity for the Batten community to get to learn more about the new dean, both professionally and personally. Learn more
Sep 09, 2019 Impact Investing in Action: Appalachia Social Entrepreneurship Driving through Southwest Virginia, Richard Tadler, a venture capitalist and UVA graduate, was able to see firsthand some of the challenges that Virginia’s rural communities are facing; but more importantly, he was struck by the opportunities they present both for impact investors interested in facilitating economic growth at a time of transition, and for UVA students to learn about all the exciting sustainable economic development going on in their own backyard. Learn more