UVA Batten School

Today, we honor those whose service and sacrifice strengthen our communities and our democracy. Batten recognizes the veterans among our students, alumni, faculty, and staff whose leadership continues to inspire our shared commitment to public service.

Fall looks good on Garrett Hall 🍂

Batten life lately 🍂 Catch up on Batten news here: batten.virginia.edu/about/news

Celebrate @UVA's James Davison Hunter, winner of the Edwards Book Award for Democracy and Solidarity. Stay for a conversation with Dean Ian H. Solomon on culture, politics & America’s future. Register: events.batten.virginia.edu/Edwards-Book-A…

Hear from @LevarStoney (D) and @RyanWeld (R) in a bipartisan dialogue on opportunity, income, and poverty across rural and urban America. Register: events.batten.virginia.edu/Opportunity-Pr…

Happy (almost) Constitution and Citizenship Day! I’m lucky enough to be at @UVABatten hearing Constitution expert Paul Carrese speak today.

UVA Batten now has more than 2,000 alumni out in the world leading and shaping policy. 🌍 Alumni, be sure to join Batten Connect, our new platform for networking and career growth: uvabattenconnect.com

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, how can universities renew their commitment to citizenship education? Register now to join Paul Carrese for a conversation on preparing the next generation for civic life. events.batten.virginia.edu/Batten-Hour-Th…

Batten week one rewind 🧡💙 🌅 MPP first day of class hike at Humpback Rock 🌱 Batten Builds annual day of service with local nonprofit partners

UVA Batten Dean Solomon, @UVA President Mahoney, and @CvilleCityHall Mayor Wade gathered in Garrett Hall ahead of Batten Builds, the school’s annual day of service in the Charlottesville community.

Join us for a special Batten Hour with Rick Carlisle (CLAS ’84), head coach of the Indiana Pacers, 2011 NBA champion, and @UVAMensHoops alum. 🏀 Register today! events.batten.virginia.edu/Batten-Hour-Fr… @VirginiaSports

Summer sky and zero Canvas notifications 💙🧡

In an article for @Nature, UVA Batten affiliate @JonathanColmer shares how data from the Environmental Inequality Lab can help local authorities predict who — not just where — will be affected by natural disasters. nature.com/articles/d4158…

How can sports help bridge divides in some of the world’s most divided regions? On the latest episode of Grounds to Listen, Brendan Tuohey, co-founder and president of PeacePlayers shares how kids who play together can learn to live together. batten.virginia.edu/about/news/gro…

In recognition of World Refugee Day, UVA Batten’s Humanitarian Collaborative partnered with @AmnaHealing, a refugee-led nonprofit, to publish a blog today focused on Jordan & Lebanon, which have some of the highest refugee populations per capita globally. hc.batten.virginia.edu/celebrating-pr…

How do you bring leaders together after violence and division? On this episode of Grounds to Listen, Beyond Conflict CEO Tim Phillips joins host Dean Solomon to share insights from decades of work reducing conflict and increasing tolerance globally. 🎧 batten.virginia.edu/about/news/gro…

The UVA Batten community is deeply saddened by the passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly, a cherished friend and colleague of many faculty and staff, a mentor to innumerable students and alumni, and an inspiring example of public service leadership. batten.virginia.edu/about/news/mem…

When UVA Batten alumnus Cameron Haddad (MPP ’19) needed sharp, thorough editors for the World Bank’s Poverty & Equity Briefs, he turned to Batten MPP ’25 students — paying forward the mentorship that once shaped his own path. Read here: batten.virginia.edu/about/news/uva…

A sendoff to remember, in the heart of downtown 🧡💙 On Saturday, the UVA Batten community gathered at The Paramount Theater to celebrate our graduating BA and MPP students.

Core memory unlocked: walking the Lawn with friends, mentors, and a sea of balloons🎈