Together We Are Batten At Batten, we are building a culture where diversity of all kinds, including diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, veteran status, physical and mental abilities, political philosophy, socio-economic status and intellectual focus, is valued. We know that a preeminent, forward-looking leadership and public policy school will only flourish in an environment that includes individuals with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, and we are committed to becoming an inclusive, welcoming and supportive community. Together We Are Batten This video was created by Batten's Millie Hicks, David Bartha (MPP '19) and Luke Tassopoulos (MPP '19) and published with permission. United We Learn. United We Lead. Our students champion organizations that keep our community curious, engaged, and provoke exploration into areas of passion and potential. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Our Community and Culture Small by design, the Batten community is a tight-knit collaborative of curious, purpose-driven leaders. BATTEN LIFE Resources Access UVA & First Gen Student Support Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights Executive Vice President and Provost The Office of the Dean of Students Women’s Center Multicultural Student Services View All