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Jefferson
Jan 10, 2017

Batten to Support Project on Race and Public Spaces

Few institutions and communities in the United States, if any, have ever fully confronted the truths and legacies of colonialism and slavery. These constructs are often visually embedded in public art and spaces, reflecting cultural beliefs, institutionalized policies and practices that devalue African Americans, Native Americans and other people of color.

Blackburn
Jan 06, 2017

Batten Alumnus Writes on Global Food Security

Senegal is a colorful country known for the vibrancy of its music, the delight of its food, and the splash of color in its clothing. Yet, it is also a country suffering from poverty, food insecurity, and a lack of economic growth despite a stable democracy and a functioning government.

U.S. Capitol Building
Dec 16, 2016

Is There a Bias Against Women's Issues in Congress?

Just as there are gender gaps in major American elections, so too are there gender gaps in the issues advanced by women in Congress. The concept of so-called women's issues has been discussed for decades and sometimes used to diminish the political contributions of women.

Person Writing
Dec 16, 2016

Doleac: More Job Opportunities, Less Recidivism

Recidivism rates in the United States are high: two-thirds of offenders leaving prison will be re-arrested within three years. This is partly due to how difficult it is for people with criminal records to find reliable employment that can put them on a law-abiding track.

IBL
Dec 12, 2016

Royster-Lawton Fellows in Social Enterprise

The Royster-Lawton Fellows in Social Enterprise were recently established to expand access, affordability and experiential learning opportunities in the area of social enterprise for students at the University of Virginia.

Housden
Dec 02, 2016

Global Alumni Profile: Jessica Housden

All in all, I’m really glad I decided to go to Batten, and I believe that my MPP has prepared me for an interesting and satisfying career – both through the specific skills it gave me, but also the value placed on leadership.

Capitol
Nov 28, 2016

Experts Suggest Pathways for Bipartisan Progress

After one of the most contentious presidential campaigns in American history, it seems as if the United States is more divided than ever before. Yet political experts at the University of Virginia point to several lessons and even data from recent history that could help elected officials from both parties bridge the divide.

Garrett Hall at Sunset

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