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The pollen has fallen, temperatures have risen, and the last thing you may be thinking about is classes for next fall. However, following on the heels of “What Classes Should I Take Next?”, you can read more below about four courses we’re offering this fall that highlight the range of Batten’s undergraduate and graduate offerings!
UVA Batten graduates enter a variety of sectors and fields after graduation. While many go on to public service careers, working in local, state, federal, or even international policy areas, other Batten graduates go on to work in the private sector or pursue further education, including higher education. The Batten Admissions team sat down with one of our amazing private sector alums, Karly Ball Isaacson (MPP ‘21), to learn more about her time after Batten!
UVA Batten graduates enter a variety of sectors and fields after graduation. While many go on to public service careers, working in local, state, federal, or even international policy areas, other Batten graduates go on to work in the private sector, including the legal field. The Batten Admissions team sat down with one of our amazing private sector alums, Madison Roberts (Accelerated MPP ‘20) to learn more about his time after Batten!
Batten graduates enter public service equipped with the knowledge, skills, and commitment to address the complex policy challenges facing our world today. Career pathways often include federal, state, and local government leadership, consulting and strategy, private sector and research, and nonprofit roles. We asked one of our amazing alumni, Jacklyn Chen (BA ‘21) to learn more about what she has done after graduation.
Graduates from the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia enter the work force equipped with the knowledge, skills, and commitment to address the complex policy challenges facing our world today. Career pathways often include federal, state, and local government leadership; consulting and strategy; private sector and research; and nonprofit roles. We sat down with one of our amazing alumni, Michael Pugh (MPP '22) to learn more about his time after UVA Batten!
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Student Spotlight: Scott Rykala MPP ’23Scott is a first-generation college student from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Before Batten, Scott was an intern on Capitol Hill. Keep reading to learn a bit more about Scott's journey to Batten and his advice for prospective students!
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Student Spotlight: Alyssa Tulabut MPP/MBA ’24After working for six years after graduating from UVA, read why Alyssa Tulabut (MPP/MBA '24) decided to return to Grounds to pursue a dual degree at Batten and Darden.
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Batten Application ResourcesApplying to Batten this spring for the BA, Minor, or Accelerated MPP? This is your one stop shop for all our helpful tips as you work on your application over the winter break!
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Navigating the Batten Application PortalNow that the Batten applications have launched for all of our programs, take a look at a quick video on how to navigate through the application.
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Tips for Applying to BattenIn our latest blog post, hear from Director of Undergraduate Admission Anne Carter Mulligan on what we look for in applicants. The video also includes helpful tips for your application and an insider look into the recommendation form for the BA and Accelerated MPP programs!
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Explore Global Policy at BattenWith UVA’s Global Week about to get underway, we thought we would highlight the ways in which students interested in global policy can get involved at Batten.
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What Should I Take This J-Term and Spring?Are you interested in exploring a degree program at the Batten School and unsure what to take next? Read this post on J-term and Spring course offerings at the Batten School for some suggested next steps!
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Batten Student Spotlight: Guada Pinto (MPP ‘22)In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, the Admissions team sat down with second-year Accelerated MPP and Batten Latinx Network (BLN) President Guada Pinto to discuss her student experience and the role of BLN within the Batten School.
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Transitioning to the Batten ClassroomContinue following first year post-graduate MPP candidate Ellie Murphy as she finishes her first month of coursework at Batten. Read on to learn more about her transition to graduate coursework, her daily schedule, and her favorite study spots!
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Moving to Charlottesville: Batten EditionFollow first year post-graduate MPP candidate Ellie Murphy as she moves to Charlottesville. Keep reading to hear more about her moving experience, undergraduate to graduate transition, and her favorite Charlottesville spots!
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Explore National Security Policy at BattenWith UVA’s Intelligence and Security Careers Week about to get underway, we thought we would highlight the ways in which students interested in national security can get involved at Batten.
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The Batten Community: Support in the Face of AdversityWondering what Batten is like outside of class? Hear from second-year MPP student Ethan Betterton about the non-academic challenges he faced in his first year, and how the Batten community stepped up to help him.