Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy (UVA)

Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy (UVA) Policy is Everywhere. Lead from Anywhere.

The Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy was established by the University of Virginia in 2007 as part of its strategic plan and as an expression of its Jeffersonian heritage. The Batten School is the first new school to be established at the University since the Darden Graduate School of Business Administration was created in 1955.

Environmental policy has always demanded researchers who can work across disciplines and sectors. At the University of V...
09/04/2026

Environmental policy has always demanded researchers who can work across disciplines and sectors. At the University of Virginia’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, a group of five diverse, cross-disciplinary environmental policy faculty members are proving just how wide that range needs to be – and just how much stronger the work is because of it.

Read full article: https://bit.ly/4x8lspb

🌄🥾MPP students kicked off this semester with a sunrise hike up Humpback Rocks! 💙🧡
09/03/2026

🌄🥾MPP students kicked off this semester with a sunrise hike up Humpback Rocks! 💙🧡

UVA Batten Applications are NOW OPEN for:- Master of Public Policy- Master of Science in Public Policy and Data- Graduat...
09/02/2026

UVA Batten Applications are NOW OPEN for:

- Master of Public Policy
- Master of Science in Public Policy and Data
- Graduate Certificates in Public Policy and Leadership
- BA in Public Policy
- Minor in Public Policy and Leadership

Want more info? Click here: https://bit.ly/4x2PVVq to make an appointment with our Admissions Team to get all your questions answered!

On Monday, we celebrated former Dean Ian Solomon and thanked him for his leadership as he begins the next chapter of his...
09/01/2026

On Monday, we celebrated former Dean Ian Solomon and thanked him for his leadership as he begins the next chapter of his professional journey. Wishing him all the best!

Today, more than 175 UVA Batten students, faculty and staff spread out across the Albemarle-Charlottesville region to vo...
08/28/2026

Today, more than 175 UVA Batten students, faculty and staff spread out across the Albemarle-Charlottesville region to volunteer with local nonprofit organizations for the 17th annual “Batten Builds” day of service. Charlottesville Mayor Juandiego Wade helped kick off the day and thanked participants for giving back to their community.

Organized by the Batten Undergraduate Council and Batten Graduate Council, Batten Builds is part of orientation for incoming third-year and transfer students to the bachelor’s program. Students not only build relationships with their cohort, but also put Batten's commitment to public service into action.

This year, the school partnered with 16 local organizations working on issues including sustainable gardening, food access, affordable housing, support for seniors and those with autism, literacy, the arts and more.

🍁Don't leaf these fall classes unnoticed! Some UVA Batten courses still have availability. If you’re still deciding, the...
08/27/2026

🍁Don't leaf these fall classes unnoticed! Some UVA Batten courses still have availability. If you’re still deciding, these are worth a look.

Need more info? Check out the blog post about these courses linked in our bio.

Lynn Hurley spent 33 years helping organizations become more efficient by transforming their finance, human resources, a...
08/26/2026

Lynn Hurley spent 33 years helping organizations become more efficient by transforming their finance, human resources, and payroll systems. But in 2025, she watched federal cuts hit not only her customers, but her friends and neighbors. She found herself searching for a way to turn frustration into something constructive. That search led her to the University of Virginia Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy’s Grad Certificate in Public Policy, which she completed in May 2026 – and which convinced her to enroll in the Master of Public Policy next. Learn more about Lynn’s story in the Q&A on our website. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4hR16g8

📚Happy FDOC, MPP class of 2028! 📓
08/25/2026

📚Happy FDOC, MPP class of 2028! 📓

Happy First Day of Class!Last week our newest UVA Batten undergraduate students got acquainted with their new cohort, le...
08/25/2026

Happy First Day of Class!

Last week our newest UVA Batten undergraduate students got acquainted with their new cohort, learned from faculty and staff, networked with alumni, and celebrated the start to their next great chapter here at UVA.

Welcome to UVA Batten, BAs! 🧡💙

P.S. Don't forget to join us for Batten Builds on Friday!

Data expertise meets the work that matters in our new Master of Public Policy and Data program! The MSPP&D will provide ...
08/24/2026

Data expertise meets the work that matters in our new Master of Public Policy and Data program!

The MSPP&D will provide specialized training in cutting-edge analytical methods, taught by faculty whose research is helping shape the future of evidence-informed policymaking. Students will be trained to lead rather than interpret, designing the systems, structuring the evidence, and embedding analytical rigor into institutional decision-making.

This program is a primarily online program offered in both part-time and full-time formats, with applications now open for Spring '27 and Fall '27.

Learn more: https://batten.virginia.edu/programs/graduate-programs/msppd/

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