Alumni Spotlights & Events

Mentorship is a cornerstone of the LBJ School experience, and for Sara Engelhard (MGPS ’24), it proved to be one of the most transformative aspects of her time there.

The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin launched an exciting academic year with its annual State of the College address by Dean JR DeShazo on Thursday, Sept. 26. The address highlighted an amazing 2023-24 academic year with an ambitious vision for the year ahead.

Erine Gray (MPAff '04) is a graduate of the LBJ School of Public Affairs and the founder of Findhelp, an app dedicated to connection people to helpful programs that improve outcomes for families, children, veterans, students, and employees. Gray turned his compassion into purpose to make a positive impact in the lives of others.

The Executive Master of Public Leadership (EMPL) program at the LBJ School is committed to developing leaders. A key component of this development is the executive coaching provided by Alotten, an Austin-based strategic talent management and consulting firm.

The LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin is proud to announce the winners of its 2024 Outstanding Alumni Awards: Wayne Roberts (MPAff ‘77) and Sarah Garza (MPAff ‘19). Roberts has been selected for the Distinguished Public Service Award, while Garza will receive the LBJ Rising Leader Award.

Crowned Miss Texas 2024, LBJ Women's Campaign School (WCS) alumna Annette Addo-Yobo has made history as the first immigrant and Ghanaian to win the title.

It’s been a year of growth and accomplishment at the LBJ School, as we’ve strengthened our legacy and mission to offer the gold standard in public affairs education. Dean JR DeShazo invites you to learn more.

Nathan McDaniel ’24, a recent Executive Master of Public Leadership (EMPL) graduate at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin, shares his experience and the profound impact the program has had on his development as a leader.

The LBJ School of Public Affairs celebrated the academic achievements of its 53rd graduating class during a ceremony at The University of Texas at Austin. May 11th marked the culmination of rigorous study for 167 students with an audience of over 900 inside Lady Bird Johnson Auditorium.

Mauliola Harley Gonsalves, a first-generation college graduate from Pukalani, Hawai’i, has continued her commitment to public service after graduating from the LBJ School in December of 2023. As a Legislative Correspondent in DC for the senior Senator of her home state, Harley works to amplify indigenous voices and shape federal policy through collaborative problem-solving.