Texas is one of the most vibrant and diverse states in the nation, where more than half of the students attending Texas public schools and over one-third of students enrolled in higher education identify as Hispanic or Latino. In 2020, UT Austin qualified for the Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) designation for the first time, as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia, which is granted to a small group of colleges and universities committed to accelerating Latino student success. We prepare the next generation of leaders, and this symposium offers an opportunity to showcase high impact policy research. Join us for a day filled with innovative learning and empowerment through thoughtful discussion and inquiry on important topics impacting Latinos. Your Knowledge is Your Power -Tu Conocimiento es Tu Poder.
RSVP to the 2025 LBJ Latino Policy Research Symposium today!
Thank you to our student organizers:
- Ali Linan Medellin, Co-Chair
- Geraldine Fandiño, Co-Chair
- Neto Longoria, Co-Chair
- Liz Plata, Secretary
- Anthony Hernandez, Logistics Coordinator
- Itzel Montoya, Immigration Panel Coordinator
- Mara Luz Gomez, Panel Coordinator
- Larissa Costa, Identities Panel Coordinator
- Citlalli Rivera, Unidos Ex-Officio member
- Adriel Bustillos, Outreach and Strategic Partnerships Coordinator
- Yuliana Soria, Marketing Coordinator
- Catherine Rosas, Marketing Coordinator
- Zeila Chavez, Marketing Coordinator
AGENDA - March 28, 2025
Check in and Breakfast
Event Introduction - 9:30 AM
Keynote - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Panel 1 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Lunch and Mariachis - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Panel 2 - 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Panel 3 - 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM
Panel 4 - 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Reception - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Unidos Co-Chairs: Ali Linan Medellin, Neto Longoria, and Geraldine Fandiño