News & Events
Michael Greenstone, MIT, Tuesday May 21, 9am read more »
Professor Chris Ruhm's research suggests economic downturns actually improve public health. read more »
Sheridan Fuller (College '13, Batten '14), is passionate about education policy - will spend summer interning with Connecticut’s Council for Education Reform read more »
Batten student (Heather Berg, BA '15) sparks dialogue about social class on Grounds read more »
“One of the best parts of this course is introducing students to the exceptional work outside the University,” said course instructor Paul Martin. “The other best part was introducing these organizations to the boundless energy and creativity of this group of students.” read more »
Remarkable research by economists Caroline Hoxby of Stanford and Sarah Turner of the University of Virginia explores why high-achieving, low-income students aren't applying to selective colleges read more »
Discussion moderated by Batten's Dean Harry Harding read more »
“When you have power, the biggest sin is not using it,” he said. “Don’t abuse it. Use it wisely. Try to use it in a way that includes people, not excludes people. But to shy away from the use of power when you worked to get it, is, to me, a hanging event, because you only have it for a brief window.” read more »
Women, Leadership, and Policy Conference on April 19 explored careers in public service read more »
New study from Jen Doleac shows that a certain aspect of DNA use could both help stop crime, and save taxpayers money. read more »