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UVA Hydra: Where Seven Heads are Better than One

Published April 23, 2026
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UVA Batten 2026 Legacy Awards

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Garrett Hall building exterior with orange filter and text congratulating 2026 Legacy Award Winners
Published April 9, 2026
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2026 Citizen Leadership Medalist Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to Visit UVA Batten

Published March 25, 2026
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UVA Batten Hosts Community Forum on Violence Intervention

Published March 23, 2026

Q&A with Sarah Turner

Published March 13, 2026

Finding the Good: Hayley Lawrence on Optimism, Vulnerability, and Public Service

Published March 10, 2026
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Sticking To It: Mia Abello Leads on the Field and Beyond

Published March 3, 2026
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A Century of Reflection, A Future of Impact

Published February 26, 2026
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Leading Beyond the Lab: Dr. Francis Collins on Building Consensus for Bold Policy Proposals

Published February 20, 2026

The Honorable J. Harvie Wilkinson III Receives 2026 Outstanding Virginian Award

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Published February 19, 2026
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Fixing Congress: A New Batten Professor Shares Her Insights

Published December 12, 2025

Turning Research into Real-World Change

Published December 12, 2025
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