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.

With the current health crisis pushing so many of our interactions online, you don’t have to move to the West Coast to start your career in emerging technologies. This week’s edition of Batten Expert Chats will feature two UVA alumni who created their own technological business ventures: Dan Laufer (BS ’06) and Ed Festa (BA ’02, MBA ’10).

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.

From UVA Lifetime Learning, join William (Bill) Antholis, director and CEO of the Miller Center of Public Affairs, and Batten's Jennifer Lawless, Commonwealth Professor of Politics, for a discussion of the 2020 elections, presidential approval ratings, and the political implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Join The University of Virginia on Saturday, May 16, at 1 p.m. EDT for a Virtual Celebration and Degree Conferral officially marking the conclusion of this extraordinary academic year.

Is the U.S. presidential primary system really the best way to choose a nominee? Are we too reliant on campaign cash and media coverage? A renowned panel of political experts including Batten's Craig Volden and Jennifer Lawless will answer these questions and talk about incumbency, party politics, and primary reform.