Alumni Spotlights & Events

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.

The LBJ School of Public Affairs celebrated the academic achievements of its 54th graduating class during a ceremony in Lady Bird Johnson Auditorium at The University of Texas at Austin.

Fernanda Cáceres, a 2023 graduate of the LBJ School’s Master of Global Policy Studies (MGPS) program and RGK’s Nonprofit Portfolio program, is applying lessons she learned in graduate school to her work in food and water systems at The Nature Conservancy, a global environmental nonprofit.

Alejandra Y. Castillo, an alumna of The University of Texas at Austin’s Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, will return to her alma mater on May 10 to deliver the LBJ School’s 2025 commencement address.

Austin's Mayor Pro Tem, Vanessa Fuentes (EMPL '24), uses her EMPL education to drive impactful policy changes, including the successful District Service Funds initiative.

Shannon Miller (MGPS ’24) bridged science and policy at LBJ and is now shaping global environmental strategy at the Climate Imperative Foundation.