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In a new article in Scientific Reports, which is in the portfolio of Nature journals, a team of scholars from the University of Utah and The University of Texas at Austin found that drier than normal periods during growing seasons in Central America were associated with emigration to the United States in recent years. LBJ School professor Joshua Busby is a co-author.

The LBJ School is a proud supporter of the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration’s annual conference, taking place this year in Pittsburg from October 11-13. Leaders from the LBJ School, alongside public policy school peers, will explore the role of public service education in today’s environment during panels, discussions and more.

Hailing from El Paso, Texas, Marliza Anahi Marin-Rabara is a first-generation college student with a diverse academic background, holding undergraduate degrees in History, Political Science, and Psychology from Texas State University. Her commitment to addressing societal challenges, particularly in areas such as immigration, is deeply rooted in her personal experiences as the daughter of Mexican immigrants. Here, she tells us about her academic and professional journey, which includes active engagement in several civic and policy-related activities, and her future plans and aspirations to create a more equitable Texas.

Since earning both a master’s degree and PhD from the LBJ School, Cesar Espinosa Martinez’s career has spanned national security, resilience and business strategy. A few years ago, he founded his own venture, Intelligence Mill, to provide businesses and organizations data-driven research, insights and solutions. Recently, he orchestrated a successful statewide tour fostering cross-border collaborations and talent pipelines, leaving an important mark in both Mexican and U.S. business spheres. Here, he and his wife tell us more about his time at the LBJ School.

At the LBJ School, during this Hispanic Heritage Month, we are proud to celebrate the remarkable people and pursuits who enrich our community.

The University of Texas at Austin is leading a federally funded research project with the City of Austin to better understand the impact of extreme climate shifts on Texas communities and their infrastructure. U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, who obtained initial approval for the project in a House appropriations bill, made the announcement today at UT.

Alumni leaders in healthcare, financial justice and global security have been chosen for this year’s outstanding alumni awards.

As temperatures rise, so does the maltreatment of children, according to a new study from a researcher at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin. The study, released as a National Bureau of Economic Research working paper, offers new insights into how climate change will affect child welfare.

About 150 students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends congregated for the 2023 LBJ Picnic on the Plaza and State of the College address on Tuesday, Aug. 29. Learn more about Dean JR DeShazo’s address and his vision for the LBJ School this year.

In an op-ed in the university's newspaper, Reeves Moseley came out as gay while student body president at UNC Chapel Hill. The experience of embracing his identity led him to appreciate how institutions can be structured to uplift the people they serve.