LBJ events
Policy on Purpose: Former LBJ School dean, Deputy Secretary of State (2009–11) James Steinberg on globalization
In this episode of Policy on Purpose, former LBJ School dean and Obama administration Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg joins Dean Angela Evans for a conversation on globalization, U.S.-Chinese relations and an international-facing public policy education.
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Policy on Purpose [Recorded Live]: Mitch Landrieu visits UT Austin, urges fight against racism
In a special Policy on Purpose recorded live on Sept. 18, former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu addresses a crowd of 300+ UT students, urging them to stay engaged with today’s most pressing issues. Listen to the episode.
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UT Grads make it to the finish line
It's a special time for The University of Texas as thousands of students are graduating and will soon be entering the real world. On Saturday, dozens of commencement ceremonies were held across The University of Texas at Austin campus, including the LBJ School of Public Affairs' ceremony.
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Secretary of State Rex Tillerson visits UT Austin
On February 1, The University of Texas at Austin hosted U.S. Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson to address U.S. engagement in the Western Hemisphere.
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Biennial Crisis Simulation Event Provides Global Policy Students Firsthand Diplomacy, Negotiation Experience
LBJ School students in the Master of Global Policy Studies program take part in a biennial Crisis Simulation event, which provides an opportunity to experience a complex and high-level multilateral diplomatic negotiation under time pressure and uncertainty.
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LBJ School, Campus Partners Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Kerner Report, a Historic Study that Examines the Roots of Racism, Inequality in U.S.
The LBJ School of Public Affairs and several partners across The University of Texas at Austin will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Kerner Commission Report on March 5 with two events featuring former U.S. Senator Fred Harris (D-OK), an original member of the Kerner Commission. During the evening event, Sen. Harris will be joined by Dean's Distinguished Fellow and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) the Honorable Julián Castro.
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LBJ School Celebrates Barbara Jordan National Forum 21st Anniversary
The LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin will pay tribute to the life and legacy of former congresswoman, distinguished public servant and teacher Barbara Jordan during the 21st annual Barbara Jordan National Forum (BJNF), Feb. 19-23.
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Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins to Offer a Four-Part Seminar Series on Global Security
Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins will launch at the LBJ School a four-part seminar series on global security. These seminars will expose specific issues that directly impact global security, demonstrate their unique influence on national security and analyze the implications of the
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"The Renaissance Period of the African American in Sports" Documentary Headlines Special Texas Athletics Tribute to Black History Month and 2018 Barbara Jordan National Forum
In honor of Black History Month and the LBJ School of Public Affairs’ 2018 Barbara Jordan National Forum, Texas Athletics, the LBJ School, LBJ Presidential Library, UT's Center for Sports Leadership & Innovation and the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement are collaborating to present a special evening event, The African American Athlete: The Renaissance Continues, on Tuesday, February 20.
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French Ambassador Gérard Araud Visits LBJ School
On Wednesday French diplomat Gérard Araud, who since 2014 has served as Ambassador of France to the United States, visited the LBJ School of Public Affairs as part of the Dean’s Distinguished Leaders Series.
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