August 11-12: Reflections Then and Now Event As we approach the third anniversary of the tragic events that unfolded in Charlottesville from August 11-12, 2017, we invite you to join us for a virtual program that allows us to connect with our community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Racial Equity Task Force Releases Report, 12 Key Recommendations For Action News The University of Virginia’s Racial Equity Task Force today released its report, titled “Audacious Future: Commitment Required,” outlining 12 key initiatives to improve racial equity at UVA.
The Batten School Announces 2020-21 Recipients of the Bocock and Hitz Public Service Fellowship News Today, the Batten School announced the nine student recipients of the Bocock and Hitz Public Service Fellowship for 2020-21. Through the generosity of Mary Buford and Fred Hitz, the fellowship was established in 2012 to support exceptional students in MPP program who are dedicated to creating positive change in their public service careers.
Racial Equity Task Force Discusses Steps Forward, Learning From Past Recommendations News The public session of the University’s Racial Equity Task Force featuring Dean Solomon occurred virtually Friday, over one month after a group of Black student activists and the Black Student Alliance sent separate list of demands to the task force.
Dean Solomon: Juneteenth Reflections News Earlier this week Governor Northam of Virginia declared June 19 as a day to reflect on the meaning of Juneteenth. The University of Virginia and Batten School also honor this day.
On-Air with Dean Solomon: "Leadership of Diverse and Divided Communities" Event The UVA Clubs program and the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy invite you to join Ian Solomon for a private conference call to discuss "Leadership of Diverse and Divided Communities." Dean Solomon will talk about leadership and the types of skills required to lead diverse and divided communities at a time of political polarization.
'It’s Never Been Uncomplicated for Me:' a Black-Jewish Voice for Hope News “It was a huge wake-up call for me,” Ian Solomon told me. “It’s too easy to put the blame on individuals and not recognize what’s below the surface. We put all the blame on a person’s failings, and they do have failings. But my brother did not fail to be a human being, right? It’s easy to dehumanize people for their errors, for their mistakes, for their addictions, for their pasts.”
The Right to Breathe News For the latest edition of Batten’s Expert Chat Series, Dean Ian Solomon led the Batten community in a discussion of the University’s fight against racism and inequity.
Expert Chat: “The Right to Breathe: A Community Conversation” Event In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, protests demanding justice and respect for Black lives have swept the country and the world. For this week’s installment of Batten’s Expert Chat Series, Dean Ian Solomon will moderate a panel of trustees from the University of Virginia’s IDEA Fund for inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA).
Dean Solomon Discusses His Response to George Floyd Murder on CBC Radio One News On June 6, Dean Solomon appeared on CBC Radio One’s “Day 6” program to discuss his recent essay on the murder of George Floyd, how his brother died in 2011 while in police custody, his hopes for positive action, and more.
Dean Ian Solomon: “Today, again, I am overwhelmed with grief and rage…" News On June 2, Dean Ian Solomon shared his personal reflections on this moment of national crisis and conflict.
Policymaking in the Pandemic Event How does one navigate the policy implications of a worldwide epidemic? And what does that look like? Join the Miller Center for a discussion with Batten School Dean Ian Solomon on the policy implications of the coronavirus epidemic.