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Jul 28, 2022 Q&A: What I Learned During My Summer Internship Domestic Policy & Politics Cooper Cramer, a rising fourth-year and incoming student in Batten’s Accelerated Master of Public Policy program, spent 10 weeks this summer in an internship with Virginia’s Office of the Governor. Cramer served as a “transformation associate” in the Governor’s newly formed Office of Transformation, a position that he says has helped him focus more clearly on career options. Learn more
May 06, 2022 Class of 2022: Conquering Adversity Propels Alyssa Candelmo Toward Legislative Future Domestic Policy & Politics Batten School student Alyssa Candelmo said she aims to be a person who makes “positive decisions” for minorities and marginalized communities. Learn more
Mar 15, 2022 Class of 2022: Cam Morales is Ready for Impact Leadership Domestic Policy & Politics After receiving his undergraduate degree from George Washington University, Batten student Cam Morales (MPP ’22) landed a job with renowned international law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, where he worked as a public policy specialist. While the work was immensely satisfying, he felt like something was missing. That led him on the path to the Batten School’s unique graduate program. Learn more
Feb 11, 2022 Record Number of Batten Students Selected as Finalists for Presidential Management Fellowships Domestic Policy & Politics Ten Batten students and alumni — the highest number to date — have been selected as finalists for this year's prestigious Presidential Management Fellows Program, which is designed to develop a strong cadre of future government leaders. Learn more
Feb 04, 2022 ‘President Biden’s First Year’ Course Features Candid Conversations with Prominent Leaders Domestic Policy & Politics Two Batten students say the new January term leadership course changed how they view both the presidency and policy in general. Learn more
Nov 11, 2021 Beyond 'Aha' Moments Leadership Domestic Policy & Politics The Virginia Policy Review, Batten’s oldest student organization, offers an ever-expanding space for people with differing perspectives to convene and converse. Learn more
Jul 26, 2021 Batten Students Engage With Politics via 22nd Century Scholars Program Leadership Domestic Policy & Politics This summer, 50 students have been selected to participate in UVA’s 22nd Century Scholars program, designed to give students public-sector, event-planning, political and historical research, and video documentary work experience. Meet three Batten students participating in this year's program. READ IN UVA TODAY
Apr 05, 2021 Class of 2021: Batten Student Aims to Use Her Policy Prowess Back Home Leadership Economics Domestic Policy & Politics Tatenda Mabikacheche (MPP ’21) grew up in Zimbabwe during a period of incredible economic instability. What she’s learned during her time at Batten, she said, can help her country rebuild. Learn more
May 03, 2019 Class of 2019: Lacrosse Injury Opened World of Possibility for This Batten Student Leadership Domestic Policy & Politics Brendin Duckett, who will graduate later this month, has immersed himself in University life since transferring to UVA after suffering a lacrosse injury. READ IN UVA TODAY
Apr 16, 2019 Welcome the Batten Benefactors Society Leadership Domestic Policy & Politics The Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy is proud to announce the launch of the Batten Benefactors Society, an annual leadership giving program designed to recognize the School’s most generous donors and inspire others to contribute. Learn more
Jul 31, 2015 Batten Prepares: An Internship Snapshot Domestic Policy & Politics Education When she left Charlottesville for the summer, MPP student Nora Neus had no idea how much a Batten education would help her in the workplace. Learn more
May 15, 2015 Ed Policy Student Wins AERA-MET Dissertation Fellowship to Study Changes in Teaching Practice Education Domestic Policy & Politics Mindy Adnot, a graduate student in the Education Policy doctoral program, has been awarded a $20,000 Dissertation Award from the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Measures of Effective Teaching (MET) Fellowship Program. Learn more