Changing the Conversation Batten students, faculty and staff are building a society where democracy can thrive Toward Compassion and Action A new collaborative spearheaded by a Batten professor explores how imagery and advocacy can move us to respond to global concerns Returning to the Basics A new partnership between the Batten School and the UVA Center for Politics focuses on citizen engagement Beyond the Hill Batten students and alumni discover the transformational power of state government Dressed for Success A Batten alum reflects on what led her to a career in the humanitarian sector Class Notes Catch up with former Batten alum and see what they are doing out in the world. Courageous Conversations in Public Policy Student co-presidents Chloe Cohen and Ryan Alexander spoke with us about this burgeoning new Batten program.