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PPIA Public Service Weekend participants posing as a group in front of the LBJ Presidential Library.

The Patman Center holds immersive undergraduate public service weekend at the LBJ School

July 26, 2024

The Patman Center for Civic and Political Engagement hosted the 3rd annual Public Policy and International Affairs’ (PPIA) Public Service Weekend at the LBJ School at The University of Texas at Austin on July 18-21, welcoming over 40 undergraduate students from across the country to participate in an immersive policy experience.

Annette Addo-Yobo crowned Miss Texas 2024

LBJ Women’s Campaign School alumna makes history as the first immigrant and Ghanaian to win Miss Texas

July 18, 2024

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.

A burnt orange poster of the Undergrad Public Affairs degree sits in front of the UT Tower.

LBJ School launches Bachelor of Public Affairs degree

July 11, 2024

The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin is launching its first undergraduate degree, the Bachelor of Public Affairs. Building on the school’s world-renowned graduate education program, the new program will serve as the school’s premier offering for undergraduate students, focused on skills in leadership, policy analysis, data analytics, communication and organizational management for a career in public service.

LBJ School student Zander Mintz in Japan as part of his summer internship.

LBJ School student Zander Mintz blends advanced analytics and AI for public sector innovation abroad

June 27, 2024

Zander Mintz, a Master of Public Affairs student at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin, has made significant strides in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the public sector. With a multifaceted background in both social sciences and advanced analytics, Mintz is poised to contribute meaningfully to the evolving landscape of technology policy.

Students of the LBJ School attend an immersive course in May through the Patman Center

The Patman Center hosts an immersive May term course for LBJ School students in D.C.

June 24, 2024

The Patman Center for Civic and Political Engagement hosted a group of Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs students in Washington, D.C. for a May term course.

Summer Message from Dean JR DeShazo

June 18, 2024

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.

Incoming LBJ Student Cooper Slack poses with an "all the way with LBJ" mailer in his undergraduate regalia.

Passion for healthcare policy: why Public Health researcher Cooper Slack chose the LBJ School

June 17, 2024

Cooper Slack is set to return to the Forty Acres as an incoming student in the dual Master in Public Affairs (MPAff) and Master in Public Health (MPH) programs at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs and the School of Public Health at The University of Texas at Austin. With a strong foundation in Health Promotion and History, Slack is uniquely positioned to make significant contributions to healthcare policy.

EMPL Cohort 10

Meet Cohort 10: The LBJ School’s Newest Class of Executive Master of Public Leadership Students

June 7, 2024

The LBJ School of Public Affairs proudly welcomes the newest cohort of Executive Master of Public Leadership (EMPL) students.

Nathan McDaniel's family at graduation 2024

Executive Master of Public Leadership Graduate Transforms Career with Enhanced Leadership Skills and Network

May 31, 2024

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.

LBJ School graduate shares in the celebration of the class of 2024

Congratulations to the LBJ School's 53rd class of public policy leaders

May 14, 2024

The LBJ School of Public Affairs celebrated the academic achievements of its 53rd graduating class during a ceremony at The University of Texas at Austin. May 11th marked the culmination of rigorous study for 167 students with an audience of over 900 inside Lady Bird Johnson Auditorium.