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Chris Ruhm, Batten professor of public policy and economics, has received a Distinguished Fellow Award from the Southern Economic Association in recognition for his “substantial record of exceptional scholarly achievement and long-term involvement and service to the association.”

Almost 200 young people from across Central Virginia attended a daylong workshop on conflict resolution and violence reduction held by UVA Batten's PEGLLLLAB using an innovative model for sharing stories and dialogue.

Former Washington state leigslator Kevin Parker joins Dean Ian Solomon to talk about how his experience as a survivor of the 1999 Columbine High School shooting has shaped his journey as a leader.

Dean Solomon told students in a Democracy and Public Service course to be open to all methods of influencing their communities. “There is never just one bucket to draw from. For me, it’s important that action is aligned with my values.” He joined Melody Barnes of the UVA Karsh Institute of Democracy in teaching the course, a core requirement for UVA’s Public Service Pathways program.

Thanks to a gift from David and Joy Peyton to UVA's Cooper Center, two Batten School students are contributing vital research to help Virginia transition to cleaner energy.

Dean Ian Solomon talks with two Arizona Republicans about the challenges they have faced by working across the aisle and the importance of communication.

Hana Bakhit (MPP '25) started a nonprofit organization for youth in her native Sudan and last year was a Mandela Washington Fellow in D.C., and though she started her semester at Batten under exceptionally challenging circumstances, she is thriving in her coursework.

In Episode 3 of "Grounds to Listen," Dean Solomon engages Hawaii state Representative Lauren Matsumoto about her path from Miss Hawaii to minority leader in the state legislature and the challenges of leading a "superminority."

On November 13, the first anniversary of the tragic shooting deaths on Grounds of three UVA student-athletes, the Batten School hosted a large community gathering to hear five special guests share their personal stories of healing in the aftermath of gun violence, including the mother of one of the slain students.

Gerard Robinson, Batten professor of practice, engaged a rapt audience at Batten Hour on the inextricable dynamics of education and incarceration in the U.S.

In part 2 of our coverage of Batten School events that were part of the Democracy 360 Summit on Grounds this month, faculty experts engaged in panel discussions on Congress, economics and climate policy.

In part 1 of our coverage of Batten School events that were part of the Democracy 360 Summit on Grounds this month, two-time world champion debater Bo Seo discussed the topic of his latest book, "How to Disagree Better."