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Dominica
Aug 10, 2016

In Dominica, No Business Is an Island

In May, the University of Virginia’s Batten Global Policy Center and the Social Entrepreneurship at UVA program sponsored the University’s first study-abroad course in the Caribbean country of Dominica, giving students hands-on social entrepreneurship experience in a small, developing island-state where start-ups are crucial to the economy.

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Aug 04, 2016

Supercenters May be Supersizing Americans

Health professionals have spent years trying to pinpoint the sources of America’s rising obesity levels, but research by University of Virginia Professor Christopher Ruhm suggests it might be time to look beyond the usual suspects.

Saha
Jul 25, 2016

Batten Alumna Moves Policy Forward at OMB

After meeting many of the Batten students, I realized that I wouldn’t just be learning from my professors, but my peers as well. The school has an inspiring student body who are passionate about making a difference in the world.

Mahoney
Jul 18, 2016

Professor Mahoney Speaks at UN on Refugee Crisis

This Friday, July 22, 2016, Professor Christine Mahoney joins an expert panel at the United Nations to discuss the global refugee crisis. Other speakers include Ruma Bose, President & co-CEO, Tent Foundation; Jay Corless, Senior Advisor, UN Foundation; and Manyang Reath Kher, Founder and CEO, Humanity Helping Sudan Project.

Sen Kaine
Jul 15, 2016

Interview with Senator Tim Kaine

Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) talks about the public policy changes ahead with Professor Gerry Warburg of the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia. Excerpted from full interview, filmed in 2014.

Warburg
Jul 05, 2016

Warburg: Find the future in our past

All three branches of our national government are malfunctioning. Little wonder the majority of young voters forswear both major political parties. As we celebrate independence, it is past time for a serious national conversation. What is the diagnosis and where is the cure?

Jun 30, 2016

Education Policy Students Reflect on the MPP/Ph.D Dual Degree Program

The University of Virginia’s Curry School of Education and the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy offers a dual MPP/Ph.D degree program that provides students with strong research skills and an applied policy focus. We sat down with two second year students currently enrolled in the program to learn more about their experiences.

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