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Sam Lee, a first-year Master of Global Policy Studies (MGPS) student at the LBJ School, said his visit to the school was a turning point for him.

Alumni award winners Abrams and Metayer talk public service, citizenship, LBJ legacy

LBJ's Olmstead on a team awarded a $2.8M grant to study HIV testing intervention

The 86th Texas Legislature runs from Jan. 8 to May 27. While lawmakers, including LBJ School alumni, debate bills and bring policy to life, our students and faculty are working both behind the scenes and in front of the camera at the State Capitol. These LBJ School students, professors and researchers are delivering public testimony, informing politicians, reporting with the media and even interning in senators’ and representatives’ offices.

LBJ alumni, students and government officials and their staff gathered in the Texas State Capitol on Feb. 5 for the LBJ School's biennial networking reception, Under the Dome.

We asked students, faculty and staff to share their favorite LBJ School memories from fall 2018. From exclusive access to top policymakers to the inaugural In the Arena Award to cutting-edge policy research, the semester was jam-packed with unforgettable moments. Can you picture yourself here? Learn more about how to apply.

Republicans control the Legislature, so passing new legislation is likely to prove contentious. Tony Evers should focus on making existing programs and policies work better, says LBJ Professor Don Kettl.

Today, it is cities that that can solve our toughest challenges, including poverty and hunger, but only if their governments can prevail over the powerful interests that cities generate, says LBJ Professor Raj Patel.

Awards reception kicks off first LBJ Alumni Weekend

Outstanding LBJ alumni honored at annual awards