In this conversation hosted by UVA's Miller Center, Richard Haass, veteran diplomat and the current president of the Council on Foreign Relations, talks with Todd Sechser of the Democracy Initiative's Statecraft Lab about his new book The World: A Brief Introduction,

Join Siva and Will for a live recording of Democracy in Danger, a new podcast from UVA's Deliberative Media Lab.

On the day after the 2020 presidential election, three Miller Center experts examine the results by looking at exit polling and analyzing state data to see what it reveals about the electorate. Which issues seemed to dominate? Where were the critical districts that decided the election? 

Co-sponsored by UVA's Miller Center and Batten's Global Policy Center, join us as the 2020 Ambassador William C. Battle Symposium on American Diplomacy explores one of the defining issues of our day: immigration.

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to take its toll on the well-being of all members of our community, it is even more crucial that we continue to find regular moments of peace, reflection, and contemplative connection with each other. Join us as Dean Solomon leads a five minute meditation for the UVA and Charlottesville community. 

Virginia Sen. Jennifer McClellan ’97 will offer a glimpse into the real-world and challenging task of policymaking to address racial inequities.

McClellan, who has served in the Virginia General Assembly since 2006, is a Democratic gubernatorial candidate for the 2021 election. If elected, she will be the first woman to serve as governor of Virginia, and the first Black female governor in the nation. 

Systemic challenges -- like racism, sexism, climate change, and more -- require systemic solutions. This webinar aims to serve as a “how-to” that will help interested employees overcome barriers from not understanding their UVA benefits to feeling uncertain about how to pick the right mix of investment options.

From Abigail Adams to suffragists to presidential tickets, women have played consequential roles in American politics as voters, activists, candidates, and officeholders. This panel will examine how women have influenced and been affected by politics, law, and public policy.

Join LGBTQIA+ veterans of the US Military, Departments of State and Defense, and The White House for this career panel focused on discussing what it's like to be "out" in the national security field.

Join us in recognizing Constitution Day with back-to-back Batten Hour guests who will talk about the importance of safeguarding our constitutional rights. Stay tuned for a lunchtime Constitution Day trivia contest, which will be released on September 17 – the lucky winner will receive a free pizza to share with their fellow history and policy buffs.