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 Interim Dean James "Paul" Pope on Thursday, Sept. 24.
The LBJ School of Public Affairs is proud to announce the winners of its 2026 Outstanding Alumni Awards: R. Paul Kinscherff (MPAff/MBA '85) and Katie Fine (MPAff ’15).
When Emma Niewald (MGPS '26) graduated this spring, she followed in the footsteps of her father, Jim Niewald (MPAff '80), who earned his degree from the LBJ School 46 years earlier.
Carlos J. Contreras, an alumnus of The University of Texas at Austin’s Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, will return to his alma mater on May 9 to deliver the LBJ School’s 2026 commencement address.
As the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games unfold across northern Italy, LBJ School alumna Rebecca “Becky” McKnight (MPAff ’08) is at the center of operations, ensuring Team USA can compete safely and securely. Serving as deputy U.S. Olympic security coordinator with the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service, she has spent nearly two years in Italy preparing for this global event, coordinating with Italian law enforcement, the Games’ organizing committee, and U.S. interagency partners.
On December 6, the LBJ School celebrated the graduation of the LBJ Washington Center’s 10th cohort. Among them was Victor To (MPAff-DC ’25), who graduated alongside 16 fellow cohort members after completing two semesters in Austin followed by two immersive semesters in Washington, DC. As a newly minted LBJ School alumnus, Victor’s journey reflects the purpose-driven experience at the heart of the DC Concentration.
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. 25.
For recent 2025 Master of Public Affairs graduate Kaylah Glaspie, the LBJ School was more than a place to earn a degree. It was a space to explore a wide range of policy interests and prepare for a career centered on equity and community impact.
The LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin is proud to announce the winners of its 2025 Outstanding Alumni Awards: Christopher Purdy (MPAff-DC ’15) and Corrie Stokes (MPAff ’00).
The 89th Texas Legislative Session has officially come to a close, marking the end of months of late nights, tough negotiations and impactful policymaking. Throughout the Capitol, the presence of LBJ School students and alumni was clear. Whether serving as state representatives, legislative aides, research assistants or policy analysts, they played a key role in shaping the future of Texas.
