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Indrawati
May 16, 2016

World Bank Chief Operating Officer Indrawati Speaks at Batten Ceremony

The Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy is pleased to announce its Academic Regalia Ceremony keynote speaker for Saturday, May 21, 2016. Sri Mulyani Indrawati, the Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of the World Bank, will speak to graduating Batten students and their families about her global experience in public policy and the lessons learned.

Siblings
May 09, 2016

Class of 2016: Siblings Enjoy Lawn, Range Rooms

Siblings Gillian and Kyle Gardiner grew up together in the Charlottesville area and now live only steps apart as the residents of 33 West Lawn and 33 West Range, respectively – for a few more days anyway, until they graduate the weekend of May 20 through 22.

IBL Day 4
May 05, 2016

A Success Story in Social Enterprise

When Ethan Loufield first learned about Impact Business Leaders program, he remarked, “I thought it had to be too good to be true.” After having worked across the business, nonprofit and government sectors, he increasingly wanted to do work where he could simultaneously draw upon the relative strengths of all three.

Doleac
Apr 26, 2016

Doleac: Should We Pay People Not to Commit Crime?

How do you get people to stop doing something? If you’re an economist, you might try paying them to stop. That’s just what the town of Richmond, CA, has done to reduce violent crime. The town has had success with this program so far – so much that other cities are considering adopting it. The idea sounds crazy, and seems like an insult to hard-working, law-abiding citizens. There are reasons to think it could be a disaster. But there is at least one reason it could work.

Santos
Apr 19, 2016

Student Profile: Esteban Santos

The fact that the program offers a diverse curriculum made to confront the current issues of society and prepare exceptional leaders. The first time I heard about the school was when I was a first year at UVA. I saw a banner outside Garret Hall that said "Make a Difference," which caught my attention.

Garrett Hall at Sunset

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