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Racial Justice and EquityDean Solomon Selected to Serve on University’s Racial Equity Task ForceA new task force at the University of Virginia will gather, solicit and prioritize recommendations about racial equity, UVa President Jim Ryan announced Wednesday. Among the three members selected was Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy Dean Ian H. Solomon.
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The demand for clean water has surpassed the supply. What can we do about it?For the latest installment of Batten’s Expert Chat Series, water sustainability experts Charles Iceland and Jon Freedman spoke and took questions on the world’s most vital resource.
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Research and CommentaryDean Ian Solomon: “Today, again, I am overwhelmed with grief and rage…”On June 2, Dean Ian Solomon shared his personal reflections on this moment of national crisis and conflict.
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Alum in ActionHannah Gavin (MPP ’20) Pens WaPo Piece on Refugee Mental Health Services in VA during COVID-19The novel coronavirus crisis disproportionately affects already vulnerable populations — and Virginia’s refugees are no exception. In today's Washington Post, Batten alum Hannah Gavin (MPP '20) urges Virginia lawmakers to continue looking out for its most vulnerable in these unprecedented times of isolation, uncertainty and negativity.
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Alum in Action“When do you know that you know enough?” Three Batten alums on policymaking in the age of COVID-19Batten professor Andy Pennock spoke with a panel of alums representing federal, state, and local government for last week’s edition of Batten’s Expert Chat Series.
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Batten’s John Holbein suggests claims of ideological bias among the media may be overblownBatten's John Holbein and other Political Scientists found that while the nature of politics encourages politicians to undermine negative coverage through claims of bias, ideological bias in U.S. newspapers is largely nonexistent.
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What does the coronavirus pandemic mean for your health insurance? An economist responds.For the latest in Batten’s new Expert Chat Series, Batten professor Sebastian Tello-Trillo discussed how the coronavirus pandemic will impact health insurance coverage.
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Student StoriesThe Batten School Announces Class of 2020 Winners of the Pilot and Legacy AwardsThe Pilot and Legacy Awards, named in honor of the Batten School’s late founder, Frank Batten, Sr., are the most prestigious student-nominated awards for graduating Master of Public Policy students and students graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Leadership.
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Opinion: Now is the time to prioritize mental healthIt is estimated that only 2% of people around the world have access to mental health and psychosocial support, or MHPSS. The question is, will COVID-19 offer us a chance to change this? Batten’s Kirsten Gelsdorf and Lucy Bassett provide critical insights into the barriers to progress in MHPSS interventions, and identify opportunities to prioritize and invest in new programs going forward.
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Advocates say Reopening Plan puts Communities of Color at RiskBatten's Dr. Michael Williams acknowledges that Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is under pressure to reopen, but says the state isn’t ready yet. "To be able to do it safely, I think additional things need to be in place that are not necessarily in place for all members of our society."
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What truly defines an effective leader? Jameson Norton explains.In the most recent Batten Expert Chat, Jameson Norton, CEO of the Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital and Outpatient Clinics, explains that the building blocks of strong leadership include teamwork, resilience, commitment, and communication.
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Student StoriesClass of 2020: Batten MPP Grad to Continue Mission of ServiceCommitted to serving communities in crisis, LeAnn Golding (MPP ’20) prepares for her next step with the American Red Cross.