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Children lose, then regain weight after strict food regulations in Chile

March 27, 2024

Some of the world’s most extensive regulations on the marketing and availability of sugary and fatty foods to children did not reduce obesity among elementary and high school students in Chile, according to researchers at The University of Texas at Austin. The research, published in the Pan-American Journal of Public Health, sheds light on how food policies can affect weight.  

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UT Alumna, Mastercard Executive Shamina Singh named 2024 graduation speaker at UT Austin’s LBJ School of Public Affairs

March 26, 2024

Shamina Singh, an alumna from The University of Texas at Austin’s LBJ School, will be back on the Forty Acres on May 11 to deliver the graduation address to the class of 2024 at her alma mater.

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Texas continues to face child care accessibility crisis

March 20, 2024

Texas continues to grapple with a persistent challenge: providing accessible and high-quality child care at an affordable rate, as outlined in a recent policy brief by researchers at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin. The current shortfall not only affects working families but also impedes the state’s economic growth.

Gabriel Kornas, an MPAff student and Rangel Fellow from Seattle, Wash. poses in front of the LBJ School.

A vision for global diplomacy: Gabriel Kornas, Rangel Fellow's academic and professional journey toward Master of Public Affairs

March 7, 2024

Gabriel Kornas is an MPAff student and Rangel Fellow from Seattle, Wash. The University of Washington graduate earned his undergraduate degree in International Studies and chose the LBJ School for its reputation amongst the best public policy programs in the country.

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Kristin Morton: Exploring policy frontiers with insight and impact, an LBJ School alumni spotlight

Feb. 28, 2024

Kristin Morton, a Policy Analyst at the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission, shares the insights and impact learned as a Master of Global Policy Studies graduate from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. The Odessa, Texas native credits the LBJ School with enhancing her problem solving and public policy skills.

🎙️Remembering Professor Barbara Jordan: An LBJ School Oral History

Feb. 21, 2024

The LBJ School is proud to announce the launch of "Remembering Professor Barbara Jordan: An LBJ School Oral History," a collection of memories and first-hand experiences celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of public servant and public policy professor, Barbara Jordan.

Jordan Jessie, LBJ School student and one of three student chairs for the Barbara Jordan National Forum

From Dallas to the LBJ School: Jordan Jessie's mission to public policy advocacy

Feb. 20, 2024

Jordan Jessie is a Master of Public Affairs candidate from Dallas, Texas that has found her calling in advocating for underrepresented communities. One of three student chairs for this year's Barbara Jordan National Forum, Jordan completed her undergraduate degree in Government with a minor in African and African Diaspora Studies from The University of Texas at Austin.

Brencia Berry, Political Director for the DNC, poses with Tiffany Jones Smith, LBJWCS Alum ‘22. Photo courtesy of The Network.

Women to watch from the LBJ Women’s Campaign School Alumni Summit

Feb. 16, 2024

The LBJ Women's Campaign School co-hosted an alumni summit on February 12th alongside The Network. The goal of the event was to inspire alumni to take on even larger leadership roles in their communities.

Yulissa Chávez, Barbara Jordan National Forum student chair

Empowering Change: Yulissa Chávez's Journey in Public Affairs and Education Reform

Feb. 13, 2024

Yulissa Chávez is a Master of Public Affairs candidate from Galveston, Texas with a passion for education reform. One of three student chairs for this year's Barbara Jordan National Forum, Yulissa completed her undergraduate degree in Government from The University of Texas at Austin.

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Expanding Excellence: The LBJ School announces a series of new faculty appointments

Feb. 13, 2024

New faculty appointments build on an impressive group of public service expertise and will enhance the LBJ course curriculum in national security, policy development, legislative processes and politics of bureaucracy.