Professor Raj Patel, a distinguished faculty member, filmmaker and respected scholar, has been appointed as a nonfiction judge for the prestigious 2025 National Book Awards.
On March 10, 2025, the LBJ School had the honor of hosting Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, as part of our Meet the Mayors series, which aims to give a platform to the mayors who are actively shaping the cities of tomorrow.
Austin's Mayor Pro Tem, Vanessa Fuentes (EMPL '24), uses her EMPL education to drive impactful policy changes, including the successful District Service Funds initiative.
The LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin paid tribute to the life and legacy of former congresswoman, distinguished public servant and teacher Barbara Jordan during the 29th annual Barbara Jordan National Forum (BJNF) throughout the week of February 17 - February 22, with a variety of event including an honorary keynote, a luncheon, and an art show.
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.
