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Kennedy Simon (MPAff '25) keeps Barbara Jordan’s legacy alive through leadership and advocacy.

Ashley Alvarado (MPAff '25) channels her lifelong passion for leadership and advocacy as co-chair of the 2025 Barbara Jordan National Forum.

The Texas Metropolitan Blueprint outlines a five-year plan to tackle urban growth challenges through economic, infrastructure, housing and AI strategies.

On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, the LBJ School of Public Affairs hosted Canary Media and David Roberts of Volts as they joined LBJ School and UT faculty for an afternoon of expert conversations about the clean energy transition.

Ali Altahafi, a Master of Public Affairs student at the LBJ School and one of this year’s Barbara Jordan National Forum (BJNF) chairs, draws from his personal experiences and professional aspirations to lead the 29th Annual BJNF.

The LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin is proud to celebrate new faculty recipients of prestigious chair and professorship titles. With expertise spanning national security, energy, and public health, their dedication to advancing knowledge and shaping public affairs exemplifies the LBJ School's mission to equip students with the know-how to change the world.

Emily Barton’s journey to becoming this year’s DC cohort commencement speaker reflects her deep-rooted Longhorn pride and dedication to public policy and foreign affairs. 

The ninth cohort of LBJ Washington Center graduate students from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas embarked on a transformative journey, blending academic rigor with hands-on policy apprenticeships in Washington DC. The students, who graduated in December 2024, reflect on their time at LBJ with gratitude for a supportive community, impactful policy work, and a wealth of experiences that will undoubtedly shape their futures in public service.

Juan Preciado (MPAff '23) has always been driven by a belief in the transformative power of public service.

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.