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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.

Morgan Brown, hailing from San Antonio, Texas, is a soon-to-be Master of Public Affairs graduate and the elected student speaker of the LBJ School Class of 2024. Selected by her peers to deliver a commencement address on May 11th, Brown expresses profound honor in the recognition. "My speech is not just for me," she explains, "but to amplify the voices and experiences of all the students who have shared this collective journey."

Vivek Shastry is a PhD candidate whose journey is marked by a profound commitment to leveraging energy policy for international development. Hailing from Bangalore, India, Shastry’s path to the forefront of sustainable energy advocacy is characterized by a blend of academic excellence, grassroots engagement, and a relentless drive to affect positive change in marginalized communities.

Mario Guzman Jr. is an Executive Master of Public Leadership (EMPL) student whose journey is a testament to the transformative power of education and community service. His decision to pursue the EMPL program at the LBJ School was motivated by a deep-rooted passion for serving his community and a desire to enhance his leadership skills to make a meaningful impact.