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In celebration of International Education Week at The University of Texas at Austin, we’re shining a spotlight on an LBJ School student who is embracing the global learning experience.

The research, conducted by experts from The University of Texas at Austin and Cornell University, examines the implications of widespread CCUS deployment on human health, particularly in communities already burdened by industrial pollution and builds on a longer strand of research from the LBJ School and the University of Texas at Austin on the economic impact of CCUS. Researchers focused on three types of facilities: industrial plants, coal-fired power plants and natural gas power plants.

At the LBJ School, second-year Master of Public Affairs student Claire Kimberlin is actively transforming the student experience.

The Department of the Interior International Technical Assistance Program (DOI ITAP) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in partnership with the University of Texas at Austin LBJ School of Public Affairs, had the honor of co-hosting and convening the Climate Adaptation Scenario Planning Workshop for Ukraine’s Food Security.

The new Center on Municipal Capital Markets (CMCM) will train graduate students and host programs to educate professionals about how to leverage markets to have sufficient funding for projects they are pursuing. The importance of leveraging government resources for infrastructure development and maintenance has grown as recent federal initiatives aim to revitalize infrastructure after years of disinvestment.

The Patman Center for Civic and Political Engagement proudly marks its one-year anniversary this November, celebrating a year of significant impact and community building. Since its inception, The Patman Center has supported 93 students, hosted 44 events with 49 speakers, and received 1,836 event registrations. Additionally, the Center has awarded $70,000 in scholarships to fund experiential learning for students.

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.

As The Patman Center approaches its one-year anniversary, we’re excited to highlight Patman Scholar Christy Beauchemin, a second-year Master of Global Policy Studies (MGPS) student at the LBJ School of Public Affairs.

Omar Gamboa (MPAff-DC ’25) always knew he wanted to make a difference. However, it wasn't until he attended an Open House at the LBJ School of Public Affairs that he realized just how impactful the program could be for him.

The University of Texas at Austin hosted a signature “Year of AI” symposium on “Policy Leadership in the Age of AI” at the LBJ School of Public Affairs on Tuesday, October 1st. The symposium featured over 25 speakers for a day of dialogue on artificial intelligence, with topics ranging from healthcare to national security.