Learn more about the MPP Class of 2022 and last year's admissions statistics.
First year MPP student Kaitlyn Savage shares more about the experience she and her classmates had with Batten's two-week MPP orientation - the Complete Immersion Batten Orientation (CIBO)! Read on to learn more about the program and the transition to the first weeks of the semester.
At Batten, we're defining a new model of public policy education, one that infuses leadership with policy and policy with leadership. Learn more about the differences of the Batten MPP experience and where the degree can take you.
With UVA’s Intelligence and Security Careers Week about to get underway, we thought we would highlight the ways in which students interested in national security can get involved at Batten.
With applications for Batten’s two year Master of Public Policy program now open, read more about the application changes for this cycle and top tips for a successful application.
Ever wonder who answers your emails to our office or reads your application to Batten? Meet the faces behind Batten Admissions!
In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, the Admissions team sat down with second-year Accelerated MPP and Batten Latinx Network (BLN) President Guada Pinto to discuss her student experience and the role of BLN within the Batten School.
Interested in an early perspective on the Batten experience? Hear from third-year BA and Lead Ambassador, Wyatt Carter as he discusses life at Batten. Read on to learn about the classes he’s enrolled in, finding community with his peers, and juggling outside commitments with a full course schedule.
Meet our dynamic team of Lead Ambassadors to learn all about their Batten experience. Each Ambassador brings a unique perspective on life at Batten, and you will see them at many of our events throughout the year. Read on to meet our undergrad and postgrad Lead Ambassadors!
What types of funding are available to MPP students? Hear from Jeff Chidester, Executive Director of External Affairs, as he discusses different funding options available to MPP students at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, including fellowships, graduate teaching assistantships, and part-time employment.
One question our current students frequently get asked is what sets Batten apart. Recent Lead Ambassador R.J. Rhodes sat down with a fellow Batten alumnus to share why they chose the Batten School. Read on to learn more.