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Research and CommentaryWarburg: Congress Must Step Up To Restore Accountability To National Security PolicyAmidst multiple crises, American lawmakers have valuable opportunities for crucial reforms. In an article for The Hill, Batten's Gerry Warburg discusses how Congress can chart a more sustainable path forward.
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Research and CommentaryWilliams: Public Option in Biden Plan Could Change the Face of US Health CarePresident Biden issued ten executive orders to fight COVID-19 on his first day in office, but his health care platform extends far beyond coronavirus. In an article for The Conversation, Batten’s Michael Williams explores the sweeping health care reforms proposed by the Biden administration and the significant impact they could have on Americans.
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Research and CommentaryHow Do We Restore Accountability in Congress? A UVA Policy Professor Has Ideas.Batten professor Gerry Warburg spoke with two dozen legislators about why they keep avoiding tough votes on matters of war and peace.
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Weber: Fall 2020, In One Word: NutsIn an essay for Harvard Ed. magazine, Batten lecturer Matt Weber writes about teaching during a pandemic and lessons learned from the iconic Mr. Goodbar: keep it simple, be kind, and always carry chocolate.
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Research and CommentaryMahoney Receives UVA’s Public Impact-Focused Research AwardDuring UVA's annual Research Achievement Awards, Christine Mahoney, professor of public policy and politics and director of SE@UVA, was recognized for her work supporting the rights of displaced people locally, nationally and globally. Batten's John Holbein and Jay Shimshack were also acknowledged for their research contributions.
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Racial Justice and EquityMartin Luther King Jr.’s Moral Call to AmericaIn honor of Black History Month, three members of the Batten community who participated in the School’s Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations reflect on the activist’s legacy.
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Batten Faculty and Students Elevate UVA’s Virtual January Term OfferingsBatten Professor David Leblang's "Pandemics Beyond the Headlines: COVID-19" and Professor Gabrielle Adams' "Leadership in Athletics" were among the standout virtual course offerings from UVA this January. Contributions from Batten's Center for Leadership Simulation and Gaming and Batten student Terrell Jana (BA '21) brought an experiential lens to some of today’s critical issues, preparing students to meet future challenges.
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Batten’s Warburg and Fellow University Experts Share Tips for 2021The first month of 2021 is nearly over, but that doesn’t mean your chance to make the new year a great one has ended. Among tips from other professors, Batten's Warburg says, "We can do the hard work. Our nation is strong and the vast majority of our citizens are determined to work together for the common good."
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Research and CommentaryBatten’s Margaret Foster Riley and Colleagues Weigh in on Biden’s COVID-19 PlanAccording to experts interviewed Friday in a webinar hosted by UVA's Miller Center, we are in a grim period, but if we continue to follow public health measures and increase vaccinations, the end of the pandemic is at least in sight.
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The Lobbyist Is In: A UVA Youth Health Advocate Takes on a Polarized CongressPeople told Batten's Brooke Lehmann she would never find bipartisan support for school-based health centers. She didn’t listen.
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How Women Leaders Can Enhance Rulemaking In The Biden AdministrationHow can the Biden-Harris team increase its odds for regulatory success? According to research from Batten’s Craig Volden and co-author Rachel Augustine Potter, the new administration can accomplish policy change by hiring women leaders and establishing supportive work environments.
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Student StoriesArmed with Humor, Batten Student Named Among Nation’s Top Four Army ROTC CadetsThe Navy Federal Credit Union has selected Batten student Jacob Shapero (MPP '21) as one of four Army ROTC All-Americans nationwide.