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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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Study Abroad and BattenThe opportunity to study abroad can be a rewarding one for UVA students of all majors, and enables students to experience and adapt to new cultures and environments, develop global knowledge and perspectives, and improve language application skills. In this post, we highlight experiences of Batten students who have studied or are planning to study abroad and answer some commonly asked questions pertaining to studying abroad as a Batten student.
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Batten Alumni Spotlight: Brynna GaffneyBrynna Gaffney (BA 21) is a 2L law student at Georgetown. 3rd Year BA student Ellie Stombres interviewed her to gain insight into how Batten prepares you for law school, her experience going to law school immediately after undergrad, and advice for current Batten students.
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Journey of Aruvana to the Metaverse: A VR startup by Stanislaus TandelilinWe are happy to highlight another winner of the Discovery Stage of the E-cup competition who took a Social Entrepreneurship angle to their ventures. Read on to learn more about Stanislaus Tandelilin's VR startup!
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What Should I Take This Fall?With shopping carts open and course enrollment for the fall on your mind, the Admissions team is sharing helpful tips and classes to consider as you prepare for application to the Batten School.
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ElderEats: Diverse Cuisine Solutions for Aging SeniorsThroughout the next couple of weeks, we will be highlighting winners of the Discovery Stage of the E-cup competition who took a Social Entrepreneurship angle to their ventures. Read on to get to know ElderEats, a new start-up aimed at providing diverse cuisine solutions for aging seniors.
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College Contact: Advising Solutions for Post-Secondary EducationThroughout the next couple of weeks, we will be highlighting winners of the Discovery Stage of the E-cup competition who took a Social Entrepreneurship angle to their ventures. Read on to learn more about College Contact, a start-up that is advising prospective undergraduate students find their dream institution!
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Planning for Success in Global Studies and BattenA popular double major combination at Batten is with Global Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences. Read on for Lead Ambassador Olivia Nguyen-Dillon’s take on the benefits of a proactive approach to combining these paths!
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State and Local Government Alumni Spotlight: Maggie Anderson MPP ‘18Batten 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!
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Exploring Tofali Zetu: A New Social Venture by Drew RummelLast week as a part of the next stage in the Entrepreneurship Cup Competition, student entrepreneurs took the stage to pitch their venture for the Discovery Stage of the E-Cup. Read more about one of the winners in this latest SE blog post!
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What is Social Entrepreneurship?When talking to people about potential minors, many questions arise about Social Entrepreneurship and what that really means. Our SE Fellows unpack the idea of social entrepreneurship and why you might be a great fit in this latest blog post.
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Student Spotlight: Natalie NuñezThis semester, we are spotlighting more current students on our blog. Get to know Natalie Del Carmen Nuñez, a 4th year BA student double majoring with Global Development Studies, in this latest blog post!
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From the Classroom to the Council ChambersSecond-year MPP student Scott Rykala shares how the skills he’s learned at Batten helped in his summer internship at Pittsburgh’s City Council.