Batten Welcomes New Dean Ian H. Solomon

Solomon sat down with UVA Today's Matt Kelly to answer questions on leadership, what drew him to Batten, and more. Read

First Batten Hour of the Year Kicks Off with Roundtable Discussion with Dean Solomon

This week, Batten hosted the first Batten Hour of the year featuring brief remarks from Dean Ian H. Solomon followed by a roundtable … conversation with the dean, students, and faculty, providing an opportunity for the Batten community to get to learn more about the new dean, both professionally and personally. Read

Alum Spotlight: Kathryn Babbin

For Kathryn Babbin (MPP ’19), the Batten community cannot be underestimated. Babbin who graduated last May with a master’s in public … policy and leadership was drawn to the Batten School for a variety of reasons, mainly because it offered what seemed like a tight-knit community of students, faculty, and staff, where she felt she could make a real impact. Read

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Most innovative public service school (Best Value Schools)
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Best graduate public policy program (Graduate Programs)
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Number of Batten Students Selected as PMF Finalists in 2019
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