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toscano howell
Feb 11, 2024

Effective Lawmaking in Virginia: Past, Present and Future

This week’s Batten Hour featured Bill Howell, former Speaker of the House of Delegates, and David Toscano, former House Minority Leader, in a discussion about how the legislature is addressing past, present and future policy challenges. Their discussion was moderated by Craig Volden, professor of public policy and politics and co-director of the Center for Effective Lawmaking.

bill shobe
Feb 03, 2024

Shobe Receives Research Award for Climate Work

William Shobe, a Batten professor and director of the Center for Economic and Policy Studies at the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, has received UVA’s “Public Impact Focused Research Award” for his significant contributions in Virginia and beyond in the field of decarbonization and emissions markets. 

Lauren Russell alum
Feb 01, 2024

Alum in Action: A Lifetime Volunteer

As a young girl, Lauren Russell raised $20 for a children's hospital at her lemonade stand in Newport News. Fast forward to more recently, Russell (MPP '17) helped to raise more than $50,000 for the Batten School in her role as a member of the Executive Committee of the Batten Alumni Advisory Board.

tim heaphy
Feb 01, 2024

Unraveling the Threads of Political Violence

Tim Heaphy's (Col '86, Law '91) career as a federal prosecutor led him to lead the investigations of two of America's watershed moments of the 21st century: the violent political rallies in Charlottesville and at the U.S. Capitol. He shared his story with Batten students on Monday. 

Dean Solomon with students
Jan 23, 2024

UVA Reappoints Ian Solomon as Dean of the Batten School

The University of Virginia has appointed Ian H. Solomon to a second term as dean of the Batten School, noting his many accomplishments during his first term, including growing and diversifying student enrollment, expanding Batten’s academic offerings, recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty, and strengthening the school’s overall foundation to ensure a successful future.   

Garrett Hall at Sunset

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