UVA Center for Politics

09/09/2026

Power corrupts. Loyalty divides. Principle endures.

On September 23rd, enter The Lion’s Den with author Frank B. Atkinson at the UVA Center for Politics.

A political thriller of ambition, betrayal, and the choices people make when winning comes at a cost.

The Lion’s Den
Sept 23rd 6:30pm
UVA Center for Politics
655 Leonard Sandridge Rd.

09/04/2026

Join us at the UVA Center for Politics with author Frank B. Atkinson Sept 23rd 6:30pm for the national launch of Atkinson's new political thriller, The Lion's Den. You've never seen Virginia politics like this!
Free tickets: https://centerforpolitics.org/cfp-events/

08/27/2026

https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/keeping-it-classy-a-revised-model-for-forecasting-seat-swing-in-midterm-senate-elections/

The growing connection between presidential and Senate results has given Republicans a structural advantage in Senate elections, but the Senate is still winnable for Democrats this year

08/07/2026

Looking for a great read? Check out "The Lion's Den" - a new political thriller by our friend Frank B. Atkinson. Available at Amazon.

05/16/2026

Congratulations Class of 2026!

05/03/2026

Apparently, politics is also a "goat" thing.

04/18/2026

A twofer with Center director & Center scholar on w/ discussing the upcoming referendum on redistricting in Virginia. VOTE this Tuesday, April 21st.

04/14/2026

Come join us for a few hours and leave with a few tools you can use for the rest of your life. This is not a debate. It is a workshop designed to break down divides and enable meaningful discussions. There are three dates available in April. Friday, April; 17th at 2PM, Tuesday, April 21st at 6PM and Friday, April 24th at 2PM. To sign up, contact Glenn Crossman at [email protected] or call or text 434-270-4738.

04/11/2026

Open House today (Saturday 4/11) at featuring our new exhibition for the 250th "Campaigns That Shaped America" and this original 1906 "Teddy Bear" is among thousands of other historical items. Join us.

04/08/2026

The all-new . Opening this Saturday, April 11th. 11am. Join us. Details in bio.