Student Life
Meet UVA Batten’s first transfer student navigator
Sean Gillaspie knows exactly what it feels like to walk into UVA Batten as a transfer student, because he did it himself just a year ago. Now, as Batten’s first transfer student navigator, he’s supporting this year’s largest-ever transfer cohort as they adjust to life on Grounds.
Alumni in Action
National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology visits UVA to explore research advancing U.S. security and competitiveness
Caitlin Frazer, executive director of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology, came back to her alma mater for a day-long exploration of UVA’s leadership in biotechnology, artificial intelligence, data science, research security and national security policy and innovation.
Alumni in Action
From UVA Batten to the Blue Jays: A career in baseball analytics
For Sanjay Choudhury (MPP '12), the Blue Jays' principal scouting analyst, the pressure of the baseball season looks different from what fans might imagine. His attention is fixed on long-term vision.
Research
UVA Batten faculty recognized for innovative state policy research
Two UVA Batten faculty members, Ben Goehring and Craig Volden, have recently earned national recognition for their research on how state governing bodies and institutions function and why studying them matters.
Research
Different questions, same mission: Meet the environmental policy bench at UVA Batten
These faculty members spanning different disciplines are shaping - and strengthening - environmental policy at UVA Batten.
Research
Environmental economics research training program goes national in its second year
This summer, students and predoctoral research associates from across the country worked alongside UVA faculty mentors to build the skills needed for research careers in economics, environmental science and public policy. Find out how the Environmental & Energy Economics Research Training Program expanded into a national model with new funding from the Sloan Foundation.
News
UVA Batten launches new Master of Science in Public Policy and Data
The University of Virginia’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy has introduced a new graduate degree, the Master of Science in Public Policy and Data which will train policy professionals to lead data analysis, not just consume it.
Alumni in Action
From UVA Batten to OpenAI: John Bennett on being complementary to change
John Bennett (B.A. '14) helps hedge funds, law firms and software companies turn rapidly evolving artificial intelligence into useful tools. The job demands technical fluency but also draws on skills he began developing at the University of Virginia's Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy.
News
Q&A: Get to know new UVA Batten Interim Dean Eileen Chou
Eileen Chou began her tenure as interim dean of the University of Virginia’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy on Aug. 3, succeeding Ian Solomon. Chou reflects on what makes the Batten community so special, how her path into behavioral science has shaped her leadership approach and her vision for the school.
News
New academic leadership appointments at UVA Batten
Eileen Chou, the incoming interim dean of the University of Virginia's Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, announced her intention to appoint Jay Shimshack to succeed her in leading the school's academic affairs and Ben Castleman as faculty director of research and engagement, a new position created to support faculty in advancing their research and engagement portfolios.
News
UVA Batten community members tapped for University strategic planning committee
UVA Batten MPP student Imane Akhanous and associate professor of public policy, Andy Pennock, were selected to serve on President Beardsley's new committee tasked with developing a long-term strategic plan for the University.
News
UVA Batten dean to lead Rockefeller Brothers Fund as next president and CEO
Ian Solomon, dean of the University of Virginia’s Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, announced Tuesday that he will step down, effective Aug. 2.
Student LifeMeet UVA Batten’s first transfer student navigatorSean Gillaspie knows exactly what it feels like to walk into UVA Batten as a transfer student, because he did it himself just a year ago. Now, as Batten’s first transfer student navigator, he’s supporting this year’s largest-ever transfer cohort as they adjust to life on Grounds.
Alumni in ActionNational Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology visits UVA to explore research advancing U.S. security and competitivenessCaitlin Frazer, executive director of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology, came back to her alma mater for a day-long exploration of UVA’s leadership in biotechnology, artificial intelligence, data science, research security and national security policy and innovation.
Alumni in ActionFrom UVA Batten to the Blue Jays: A career in baseball analyticsFor Sanjay Choudhury (MPP '12), the Blue Jays' principal scouting analyst, the pressure of the baseball season looks different from what fans might imagine. His attention is fixed on long-term vision.
ResearchUVA Batten faculty recognized for innovative state policy researchTwo UVA Batten faculty members, Ben Goehring and Craig Volden, have recently earned national recognition for their research on how state governing bodies and institutions function and why studying them matters.
ResearchDifferent questions, same mission: Meet the environmental policy bench at UVA BattenThese faculty members spanning different disciplines are shaping - and strengthening - environmental policy at UVA Batten.
ResearchEnvironmental economics research training program goes national in its second yearThis summer, students and predoctoral research associates from across the country worked alongside UVA faculty mentors to build the skills needed for research careers in economics, environmental science and public policy. Find out how the Environmental & Energy Economics Research Training Program expanded into a national model with new funding from the Sloan Foundation.
NewsUVA Batten launches new Master of Science in Public Policy and DataThe University of Virginia’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy has introduced a new graduate degree, the Master of Science in Public Policy and Data which will train policy professionals to lead data analysis, not just consume it.
Alumni in ActionFrom UVA Batten to OpenAI: John Bennett on being complementary to changeJohn Bennett (B.A. '14) helps hedge funds, law firms and software companies turn rapidly evolving artificial intelligence into useful tools. The job demands technical fluency but also draws on skills he began developing at the University of Virginia's Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy.
NewsQ&A: Get to know new UVA Batten Interim Dean Eileen ChouEileen Chou began her tenure as interim dean of the University of Virginia’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy on Aug. 3, succeeding Ian Solomon. Chou reflects on what makes the Batten community so special, how her path into behavioral science has shaped her leadership approach and her vision for the school.
NewsNew academic leadership appointments at UVA BattenEileen Chou, the incoming interim dean of the University of Virginia's Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, announced her intention to appoint Jay Shimshack to succeed her in leading the school's academic affairs and Ben Castleman as faculty director of research and engagement, a new position created to support faculty in advancing their research and engagement portfolios.
NewsUVA Batten community members tapped for University strategic planning committeeUVA Batten MPP student Imane Akhanous and associate professor of public policy, Andy Pennock, were selected to serve on President Beardsley's new committee tasked with developing a long-term strategic plan for the University.
NewsUVA Batten dean to lead Rockefeller Brothers Fund as next president and CEOIan Solomon, dean of the University of Virginia’s Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, announced Tuesday that he will step down, effective Aug. 2.