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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.