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Master of Public Affairs (MPAff)

The first graduate public affairs program to blend academic theory with practical experience—preparing students to make an immediate impact in the world

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Master of Global Policy Studies (MGPS)

A degree program designed for the globalized world, offering an interdisciplinary and practical command of international policymaking

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DC Concentration (MPAff/MGPS)

DC Option (MPAff/MGPS)

An immersive 15-month course of accelerated study and work in Washington DC for careers in domestic and international federal policymaking

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PhD in Public Policy

Ph.D. in Public Policy (Ph.D.)

A flexible, interdisciplinary curriculum–emphasizing strong faculty mentorship alongside rigorous analytical and professional training–intended to bridge the gap between academic scholarship and real-world policy impact

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Executive Master of Public Leadership (EMPL)

A 12-month program preparing nonprofit and public professionals for senior leadership with substantial in-person coursework, interaction with high-performing leaders and practical simulations for real world readines

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Executive and Professional Training

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LBJ Women's Campaign School

We offer a nonpartisan program to train women to run for elected office or manage campaigns

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Events

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Countering Terrorism in an Era of Great Power Competition with The Honorable Christine Abizaid, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center

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Scheduled
Tuesday April 4, 2023, 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Harry Ransom Center (HRC) Prothro Theater
The Honorable Christy Abizaid, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), gives a public talk on counterterrorism in an era focused on great power competition.
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Reflections on COVID-19 Origins: Outtakes from a 20 Month Senate Investigation

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Scheduled
Monday April 10, 2023, 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
SRH 3.122
Dr. Robert P. Kadlec, former Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and senior policy advisor for Pandemic Preparedness and Biosecurity to former Senator Richard Burr, delivers a briefing of the final report on the 20-month Senate investigation into the origins of COVID-19.
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Livability for Longevity: Changing Needs in an Aging Metropolis

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Scheduled
Monday April 17, 2023, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
LBJ First Floor Lobby
The Livability for Longevity Symposium discusses the evolving challenges faced by municipal entities in providing for the needs of a rapidly aging population.

News & Research

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Physical Education Policies in Schools Have Not Curbed Childhood Obesity

March 21, 2023
Laws that require physical education (PE) in elementary schools are not curbing the obesity epidemic, according to a new study from public policy researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Iowa.
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Willie Nelson Cements His Legacy as an Advocate for Rural America Through New Endowment

March 21, 2023
Willie Nelson’s lifelong advocacy for rural America has found its home through a new endowment at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin.

Naval War College, The University of Texas, Colorado School of Mines Selected by DoD as One of Six Teams for Social Science Research

March 13, 2023
The clean energy transition will be minerals and metals intensive. Currently, supply chains are overwhelmingly reliant on imports from China. The U.S. Department of Defense has selected the LBJ School's Dr. Joshua Busby to research critical minerals, battery technology, and reducing dependence on hostile suppliers in the clean energy supply chain.