While the changes are horrific from a human rights standpoint, they suggest that China is becoming a much more normal autocracy. In the latest edition of Batten Expert Chats, Phillip Potter, a professor of foreign policy and international relations at the Frank Batten School of Public Policy, will discuss his research into this shift. How and why is the Chinese government changing, and what are the implications both for the country’s Muslim minorities and the globe? Join the conversation on Zoom.

As part of UVA Public Service Week, please join us for a research discussion with Batten alumna Breanna Gray (MPP '12), titled "The Restrictive Rule Revolution in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Impending Challenges that Special Rules Pose for Deliberative Democracy."

As part of UVA Public Service Week, join us for an opportunity to hear from Batten alumni who currently work for three different state governments. Learn more about how they found opportunities, the pros and cons of working in this environment, as well as how Batten prepared them for their current roles.

As part of UVA Public Service Week, please join Humans of UVA and the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy for a conversation on leadership and public service with Dean Ian Solomon and Humans of UVA President DeMario Moore (Darden ’22). 

Virginia Policy Review is proud to announce its eighth annual National Journal Conference. This year's conference will feature multiple panels with an array of policy experts from around the nation speaking on confronting a variety of issues that young professionals will face as they enter and grow in the American workforce.

As part of UVA's annual Public Service Week, SE@UVA Book Series presents distinguished author and entrepreneur Jacqueline Novogratz. Join us as Novogratz discusses her book, Manifesto for a Moral Revolution.

In celebration of Women's History Month, the Batten School invites you to join us each Friday at lunch during the month of March for 30 minutes of reading, listening, and reflection. Today, Jasmine Rangel (MPP '21) will facilitate a discussion on Grace Lee Boggs. 

In celebration of Women's History Month, the Batten School invites you to join us each Friday at lunch during the month of March for 30 minutes of reading, listening, and reflection. Today, Allie Strehle (MPP '21) will facilitate a discussion on Patsy Mink. 

In celebration of Women's History Month, the Batten School invites you to join us each Friday at lunch during the month of March for 30 minutes of reading, listening, and reflection. Join us as current student and Women in Policy member Marisa Lemma facilitates a discussion surrounding the work of a young activist, Mari Copeny. 

In celebration of Women's History Month, the Batten School invites you to join us each Friday at lunch during the month of March for 30 minutes of reading, listening, and reflection. This Friday’s reading on Sojourner Truth will be facilitated by Marrissa Jones, Batten’s Social Equity Advisor.