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Mahoney, author of “Brussels vs. the Beltway: Advocacy in the United States and the European Union,” said Americans arriving in Brussels quickly adapt to a slower, more consensual approach to policymaking, in which the scuttling of legislation is not an option.

The Batten School had an exceptional number of graduate students chosen to participate in the program.

USA Today's sports section, For the Win, highlights Malcom Brogdon, an NBA top pick and a Batten MPP student.

Batten professor Christopher Ruhm’s research is referenced in a recent Wall Street Journal article.

MPP student Zachary Blackburn and his team of fellow graduate students' proposal won the 2015 Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) Student Simulation Competition.

Volden has gained widespread attention for his research in the political science field, specifically regarding federalism and legislative effectiveness, and these awards are evidence of his accomplishments and deserved recognition.

A survey by Best Value Schools named the Batten School one of the most innovative public service schools in the U.S. The Batten School was ranked number nine out of 50 schools listed.

How can we better prepare our leaders? Americans need to re-imagine our approach.

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Roberta Jacobson spoke at the Batten School on in October on “The Challenges of Policy Change: US-Cuba Relations as a Case Study.”

In October, Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA), discussed critical issues in Congress, including reforming our nation’s criminal justice system, improving access to a quality higher education and updating the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Maurice Jones spoke at the Batten School in October 2015.

By combining empathy and action, we can better confront public policy issues.