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Washington, DC Workshops on Research and Federal Policy Priorities for Carbon Management

May 19, 2025
Two workshops were held at the LBJ Washington Center to explore new frontiers for research in carbon management as well as federal policy priorities associated with carbon management in the new administration. 
Peniel Joseph

2025 Texas Writer Award Recipient

May 13, 2025
Peniel Joseph, Professor of Public Affairs, Barbara Jordan Chair in Ethics and Political Values, Director, Center for the Study of Race and Democracy, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Texas Writer Award.
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Congratulations to the LBJ School's 54th Class of Public Policy Change-Makers

May 13, 2025
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.
Jordan Jessie

2025 LBJ School Commencement Student Speaker Leading the Way in Community-Focused Public Policy

May 8, 2025
Jordan Jessie, a soon-to-be Master of Public Affairs graduate, has been selected by her peers as the 2025 student commencement speaker.
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University of Texas at Austin & Lamar University Workshop on Carbon Management and Community Impacts in the Gulf Region

May 7, 2025
A workshop on April 14, 2025 was held at Lamar University to address the rapid expansion of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) projects in the Gulf region.
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Report from UT's LBJ School of Public Affairs Highlights Critical Reserve Needs for Emergency Services Districts

May 7, 2025
A new report from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin finds that Texas Emergency Services Districts (ESDs) should consider maintaining significantly higher financial reserves to protect emergency services from the growing threats of extreme weather, economic volatility and political change.
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EMPL Graduate Blends Service and Lifelong Learning to Lead with Purpose

May 1, 2025
Education has always been more than a personal pursuit for Melissa Drexler (EMPL ’25). It’s a family legacy, a professional calling and a pathway to meaningful public service.
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Texas Emergency Services Districts Financial Reserves Study

April 30, 2025
This report aims to begin developing a best-practices framework for Emergency Services Districts reserve sizing policy.
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LBJ School teams up with Findhelp to host live tapings of American Compassion: The Safety Net Podcast

April 28, 2025
Over the 24'-25' academic year, the LBJ School teamed up with social care technology company Findhelp to host live recordings of the newest episodes of the American Compassion podcast.
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LBJ Ph.D. Graduate Uses Policy Expertise to Advance Housing Reform

April 23, 2025
Seven years after finishing his undergraduate degree, Felipe Antequera (PH.D. ‘24) felt a calling to make a broader impact—one rooted in public policy and social progress.