Program Overview

Batten Honors College

The Batten Honors College provides students with a unique opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in a global marketplace.

Program Overview

The college offers various programs, including the Brown Advisory Student Managed Investment Fund Program, which provides students with real-world experience in developing and utilizing their investment skills.

Brown Advisory Student Managed Investment Fund Program

The Brown Advisory Student Managed Investment Fund Program oversees a student-managed fund, where students take primary responsibility for researching, recommending, and executing equity trades with the fund dollars. The program incorporates mentorship, networking with professionals, conference and competition opportunities, and ongoing research projects to prepare students for leadership roles in a global marketplace.

Academics

• Honors Courses
• Global Residency
• Meet our Faculty
• BHC Student Handbook
• Priority Admission

Program Advantages

The Batten Honors College offers several advantages, including signature experiences such as:

• First-Year BHC Orientation
• BHC Academic Journal
• Brown Advisory Student Managed Investment Fund Program
• Norfolk Forum
• Ryan Environmental Research Symposium and Prize

Memberships

The Batten Honors College is a member of:

• National Collegiate Honors Council
• Southern Regional Honors Council
• Virginias Collegiate Honors Council

Leadership

The college is led by:

• Anne B. Shumadine, Dean of the Batten Honors College
• Jill Sturts, Assistant Dean of the Batten Honors College
• Nikki Nieves, Director of Enrollment, Batten Honors College
• Dr. Nadia Nafar, Associate Professor of Business and Assistant Dean of the VWU Global Campus, leads the Brown Advisory Student Managed Investment Fund Program.