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‘Deaths of despair’ are cutting life short for some white AmericansChris Ruhm was interviewed on-camera by correspondent Judy Woodruff for a PBS Newshour segment, "'Deaths of despair' are Cutting Life Short for Some White Americans," on February 16, 2017.
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These Strategies Can Help Policymakers Break Through Partisan GridlockCraig Volden is a professor of public policy and politics and associate dean for academic affairs at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy. (Photo by Dan Addison, University Communications)
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Alumni Profile: Josh OgburnJosh Ogburn (far right) leads a panel discussion during the Pay for Success Conference.
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Q & A with Director of Center for Health PolicyDr. Michael Williams offers insight into the possible changes in healthcare under the new administration and strategies to live a more healthy lifestyle.
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Batten Celebrates 10 YearsJoin us to celebrate all of the Batten School's accomplishments during our first 10 years.
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Don’t Fix the Unbroken ProgramsChristine Mahoney is the author of “Failure and Hope: Fighting for the Rights of the Forcibly Displaced” and a professor of Public Policy and Politics at the University of Virginia.
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Dr. Michael Williams Discusses Cost-Saving Opportunities in Health CareWith the health care market changing rapidly, Dr. Michael Williams of the UVA Center for Health Policy, and other members of the University Health System, discuss opportunities to reduce costs for hospitals and patients.
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Undergraduate Course Includes Briefing From Senior Intelligence OfficialsUniversity of Virginia students on Monday got a special glimpse into the global analysis work conducted by American intelligence agencies.
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Q & A: This Professor Knows How to Get Things Done in DCCraig Volden, a University of Virginia professor of public policy and politics, recently returned from a retreat for new members of Congress, where he advised them on strategies for becoming effective lawmakers.
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Batten to Support Project on Race and Public SpacesFew institutions and communities in the United States, if any, have ever fully confronted the truths and legacies of colonialism and slavery. These constructs are often visually embedded in public art and spaces, reflecting cultural beliefs, institutionalized policies and practices that devalue African Americans, Native Americans and other people of color.
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Batten Alumnus Writes on Global Food SecuritySenegal is a colorful country known for the vibrancy of its music, the delight of its food, and the splash of color in its clothing. Yet, it is also a country suffering from poverty, food insecurity, and a lack of economic growth despite a stable democracy and a functioning government.
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Governor McAuliffe and Cabinet Meet at UVA Batten SchoolGovernor Terry McAuliffe and his Cabinet recently met at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia.