Alumni Spotlights & Events

Emily Barton’s journey to becoming this year’s DC cohort commencement speaker reflects her deep-rooted Longhorn pride and dedication to public policy and foreign affairs. 

Juan Preciado (MPAff '23) has always been driven by a belief in the transformative power of public service.

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.