Batten Professor Peter Johannessen wins UVA All-University Teaching Award News Teaching awards presented annually at the University of Virginia honor dedicated, passionate faculty members who contribute to an environment of excellence, rigor and academic growth for students.
Batten Faculty Recognized for Excellence in Teaching, Service, Research and Engagement News This academic year, Batten School professors won a slew of internal and external recognitions for excellence in teaching, service, research and engagement.
Batten Hosts Candidate Forum with Democratic Contenders for Virginia’s 5th District Seat News Earlier this week, Batten professors moderated a discussion between the four candidates on issues ranging from racial justice to gun control.
Experts Discuss the Challenges Facing Democracy Globally News 'Democracies in Crisis' panel, co-hosted by the Batten School and Center for Politics, brought together expert and public perspectives on democracy today.
Democracies in Crisis: Threats to Democracies Around the World Event Please join the Batten School and UVA Center for Politics for the a Democracies in Crisis lecture featuring special guests Batten's Peter Johannessen, Michael Abramowitz, Nicole Bibbins Sedaca, and Christopher Sabatini.
The Batten School Welcomes Four New Professors for the 2019-20 Academic Year News The Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy welcomed four new professors to its distinguished faculty for the 2019-20 academic year. The Batten School considers not only academic rigor, but also real-world experience, political impact, teaching, and mentoring when recruiting faculty members.