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Leading with HumilityAt Batten, student organizations new and old are deepening the School’s connection to Charlottesville—and to the wider policy world.
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Racial Justice and EquityThrough the Groundskeepers, Batten’s Terrell Jana and teammates aim for lasting change in CharlottesvilleAfter violent protests in Charlottesville three years ago, and this year's latest push for racial and social justice, Batten's Terrell Jana and fellow teammates and coaches knew they had to do something to fight for change.
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Research and CommentaryThe Past, Present, and Future of U.S. Refugee PolicyIn honor of Global Week at UVA, Batten professor and policy expert David Leblang and Anne Richard, who served as assistant secretary of state for population, migration, and refugees under President Obama, discussed the dramatic shift in our country's stance on people seeking asylum in the U.S.
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Research and CommentaryBatten Faculty Provide Commentary on Election ResultsIn commentary compiled by the Miller Center, Batten Professors Jennifer Lawless, Margaret Foster Riley, Todd Sechser, and Craig Volden weigh in on the 2020 election, offering updates on the latest developments.
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Research and CommentaryUVA Politics Experts Discuss Three Key Trends for Tuesday’s ElectionBatten's Jennifer Lawless, along with William Antholis, and Kyle Kondik, discuss how mail-in and absentee votes are counted, why results could be delayed this year, and how the pandemic has affected the election.
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On Words: LeadershipAhead of Election Day, Dean Ian Solomon writes about how leadership can heal during times of political division for UVAToday's "On Words" series.
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Research and CommentaryBrian Williams on the Past and Present of Racism in the Administrative StateHistoric harms—discriminatory laws, policies, and practices, affect public perception of governmental institutions and their public administrators. Batten's Brian N. Williams speaks to how we could change American institutions and their public servants in the face of these harms.
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Racial Justice and EquityLeblang’s “Pandemics Beyond the Headlines” Among Signature J-Term CoursesThis year, UVA's J-Term offerings feature interdisciplinary courses addressing some of today’s most urgent issues and team-taught by great professors across Grounds, including Batten's David Leblang.
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Research and CommentaryThe Virginia Impact Investing Ecosystem MappingA new report from the Virginia Impact Investing Forum, housed within Batten’s SE@UVA, found $19 billion in Virginia impact capital but tens of billions more on the sidelines that could be unlocked with more convening, training, and sharing of success stories. Christine Mahoney, director of SE@UVA explains how universities can connect the dots between impact investors and social entrepreneurs and do it in a cost-efficient way.
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Research and CommentaryFountain and Gelsdorf: COVID, hunger are intertwinedEarlier this month, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the United Nation’s World Food Programme. Batten's Kirsten Gelsdorf and Galen Fountain discuss what that means in the era of COVID-19.
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Research and CommentaryUVA Researchers Offer Data on One of Higher Education’s Most Dramatic ShiftsIn a new study, Batten’s Ben Castleman, along with his collaborators Gaby Lohner and Kelli Bird from the UVA School of Education and Human Development, investigated how the shift to online learning during COVID-19 has affected student success.
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Racial Justice and EquityFaculty Spotlight: From College Drop-Out to Action-Minded, Award-Winning ProfessorBatten's Paul Martin teaches a course aimed at improving experiences for first-generation students at UVA, while also participating in a wide range of activities for the betterment of the Charlottesville community.