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  • Meet the MPP Class of 2023
    Meet the MPP Class of 2023

    Learn more about the Master of Public Policy Class of 2023 and last year's admissions statistics.

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  • Meet the BA Class of 2023
    Meet the BA Class of 2023

    Learn more about the Bachelor of Arts Class of 2023 and last year's admissions statistics.

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  • Meet the Minor Class of 2023
    Meet the Minor Class of 2023

    Learn more about the Minor Class of 2023 and last year's admissions statistics.

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  • Updates on Batten’s New BA Curriculum
    Updates on Batten’s New BA Curriculum

    In this must-watch video for current first- and second-year UVA students considering Batten’s undergraduate major program, Director of Undergraduate Admissions Anne Carter Mulligan shares some exciting changes for the BA curriculum starting in Fall 2022!

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  • Event Recap: Information Session
    Event Recap: Information Session

    Are you undecided about your academic path? Looking for a program that will help you solve today’s toughest social and policy challenges? Watch a recording of our summer information session for answers to these questions.

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  • Favorite Batten Memory, Part 2
    Favorite Batten Memory, Part 2

    As we count down the days to the fall semester, we asked some of our students what their favorite Batten memory has been.

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  • My Favorite Batten Undergraduate Class, Part 2
    My Favorite Batten Undergraduate Class, Part 2

    Considering taking a Batten course before applying? Hear from some of our current students on which classes stand out as their favorites!

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  • My Favorite Batten Graduate Class, Part 2
    My Favorite Batten Graduate Class, Part 2

    Wondering what the MPP curriculum is like? Hear from some of our current students on which classes stand out as their favorites!

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  • Favorite Batten Memory, Part 1
    Favorite Batten Memory, Part 1

    While this past year and a half has presented a number of challenges for individuals across the US and globe, students at Batten also experienced moments of joy. As we reflect on the end of the spring semester, we asked some of our students what their favorite Batten memory has been.

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  • Utilizing Batten Resources: The Career Center, Part 2
    Utilizing Batten Resources: The Career Center, Part 2

    As a small school, we pride ourselves in the individualized attention we can give to each student. Our Batten community is dedicated to making lasting change in their communities, and with the one-on-one support from our Career Services team, our students have reported some of the highest career placement and first destination rates across the University. Hear from some of our students on their experiences with the Batten Career Center in this next post in the series!

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  • The Batten Applied Policy Project
    The Batten Applied Policy Project

    The culmination of the program is an Applied Policy Project that challenges students to perform a professional-quality study for a real-world client. We asked our most recent graduates to share more about their Applied Policy Project and the wide range of topics they researched in this latest blog post!

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  • Utilizing Batten Resources: Career Services, Part 1
    Utilizing Batten Resources: Career Services, Part 1

    As a small school, we pride ourselves in the individualized attention we can give to each student. Our Batten community is dedicated to making lasting change in their communities, and with the one-on-one support from our Career Services team, our students have reported some of the highest career placement and first destination rates across the University. Hear from some of our students on their experiences with the Batten Career Center!

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