With applications for Batten’s two-year Master of Public Policy program now open, read more about the application for this cycle and top tips for a successful application. 

One question our current students frequently get asked is what sets Batten apart. Recent alumni RJ Rhodes sat down with a few of Batten’s current MPP students to ask them why they chose the Batten School. Read on to learn more. 

Meet our dynamic team of Lead Ambassadors to learn all about their Batten experience. Each Ambassador brings a unique perspective on life at Batten, and you will see them at many of our events throughout the year. Read on to meet our undergrad and postgrad Lead Ambassadors!

Ever wondered what it's like to work in the CIA? Read on for Lead Ambassador Marina Peebles’ recap of our Intelligence Week event with former CIA Operations Officers about the challenges and highlights of their careers.

With applications for Batten’s two year Master of Public Policy program now open, read more about the application changes for this cycle and top tips for a successful application.

As we prepare for the fall semester, there are a number of ways you can connect with members of the admissions team to learn more about the Batten School.

Are you thinking about joining the Batten community, or have you accepted your offer and want the inside scoop? Still applying to the MPP and need a few pointers? Whichever category you fall into, read on to learn a little bit more about the Master of Public Policy from a few of our current postgraduate students.

Batten graduates find employment across the globe in various sectors, from non-profits to government to think tanks. In this latest blog post, read more about Maggie Anderson (MPP ‘18) on how Batten prepared her for her current role in local government as Chief of Staff to Mayor Levar Stoney of Richmond, Virginia!

Second-year MPP student Scott Rykala shares how the skills he’s learned at Batten helped in his summer internship at Pittsburgh’s City Council.

First year MPP student Kaitlyn Savage shares more about the experience she and her classmates had with Batten's two-week MPP orientation - the Complete Immersion Batten Orientation (CIBO)! Read on to learn more about the program and the transition to the first weeks of the semester.