The LBJ School of Public Affairs

The LBJ School of Public Affairs Nationally ranked public policy school at The University of Texas at Austin, offering undergraduate and graduate programs, a 15-month D.C.

track, executive master’s, nonpartisan campaign school, and more.

to change the world.

Over the weekend, 13 students touched down in Senegal, participating in the six-week LBJ School Global Internship Experi...
06/04/2026

Over the weekend, 13 students touched down in Senegal, participating in the six-week LBJ School Global Internship Experience with Texas Global! 🤘🇸🇳

Led by Ambassador (ret.) Larry André, the program combines internships, coursework, and immersive cultural experiences, including living with Senegalese host families.

To kick off their summer, the students visited the U.S. Embassy in Dakar, getting a firsthand look at how an embassy operates and what a career in public service abroad actually looks like.

Follow along as we share more from their summer in Senegal! 🌍

A new report from the LBJ School's Prison and Jail Innovation Lab, "The Nightmare of Sleep in Prison," examines how chro...
06/03/2026

A new report from the LBJ School's Prison and Jail Innovation Lab, "The Nightmare of Sleep in Prison," examines how chronic sleep disruption is widespread and overlooked in U.S. prisons and jails, with serious consequences for health, safety, and rehabilitation.

The report offers evidence-based recommendations for corrections agencies to improve sleep conditions without compromising safety or security.

🔗 Read the full report: https://lbj.utexas.edu/new-report-exposes-impact-chronic-sleep-disruption-us-prisons-and-jails

06/02/2026

We hope you’re having a great summer, but we’re already counting down the days until you’re back on campus 🤘

We love seeing our newest alumni making the most of their post-grad life, setting off on some well-earned adventures aro...
05/29/2026

We love seeing our newest alumni making the most of their post-grad life, setting off on some well-earned adventures around the world.🌎 ✈️

Last week at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's 2026 Environmental Trade Fair and Conference in San Antonio...
05/29/2026

Last week at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's 2026 Environmental Trade Fair and Conference in San Antonio, a group of LBJ School alumni found each other in the crowd!

These impressive alums are making their mark across Texas's environmental, energy, and water sectors.

We love seeing our alumni community thriving in the field! 🤘

Pictured left to right: Myriam Becerra (MGPS '25), Sam Stone (MPAff '25), Brandon Mulder (MPAff '24), Marlene Plua (MPAff '26), José Luis Palacios (MPAff '20), and Isabel Keddy-Hector (MGPS '24)

Congratulations to LBJ School doctoral student Chunyang Zhang (Ph.D. '29) on being selected for the 2026-2027 UT Chevron...
05/28/2026

Congratulations to LBJ School doctoral student Chunyang Zhang (Ph.D. '29) on being selected for the 2026-2027 UT Chevron Energy Graduate Fellows Award! 🤘

This award recognizes student researchers whose work is actively shaping the future of the global energy system.

Chunyang's research traces where critical minerals come from, who controls them, and where the global supply chain is most at risk.

🔗 Read more: https://energy.utexas.edu/education/chevron-energy-fellows/awards-2026-27

Kicking off summer break in Washington, D.C.! 🤘🏛️On his first-ever visit to the nation's capital, Alex Mathew (MPAff '27...
05/26/2026

Kicking off summer break in Washington, D.C.! 🤘🏛️

On his first-ever visit to the nation's capital, Alex Mathew (MPAff '27) gained firsthand insight into how advocacy shapes federal policymaking with The Patman Center.

From meetings on Capitol Hill to monument tours, the week gave Alex a deeper appreciation for the people and collaboration it takes to create policy change.

🔗 Read more about Alex's Maymester experience in D.C.: https://bit.ly/4adQQd5

For nearly 15 years, Professor and Assistant Dean for Academics Lorinc Redei has made a lasting impact on generations of...
05/22/2026

For nearly 15 years, Professor and Assistant Dean for Academics Lorinc Redei has made a lasting impact on generations of LBJ School students through his mentorship, humor, and passion for international affairs.

We’re proud to congratulate Lorinc on being named one of Alcalde’s Texas 10, recognizing extraordinary teaching through nominations from alumni whose lives and careers have been shaped by professors who left a mark on them. 🤘

Congratulations, Lorinc! 🔗 Read more: https://alcalde.texasexes.org/2026/04/the-2026-texas-ten

LBJ students took on D.C. for The Patman Center for Civic and Political Engagement's May-Term course! 🇺🇸Over five packed...
05/20/2026

LBJ students took on D.C. for The Patman Center for Civic and Political Engagement's May-Term course! 🇺🇸

Over five packed days, they strengthened their advocacy skills through conversations with policy leaders, site visits, and hands-on learning opportunities. From Capitol Hill to leading think tanks and advocacy organizations, they got a firsthand look at the federal policymaking process in action.

And of course, no trip to our nation’s capital would be complete without visiting the iconic monuments and soaking in all the history. 🏛️

We are pleased to announce that Professor James “Paul” Pope has been named Interim Dean, effective August 1.Professor Po...
05/18/2026

We are pleased to announce that Professor James “Paul” Pope has been named Interim Dean, effective August 1.

Professor Pope is the Loyd Hackler Chair for Ethical Leadership, professor of practice at the LBJ School, and a senior fellow in the Intelligence Studies Project. A retired senior CIA officer and U.S. Army veteran, he brings decades of experience in intelligence, national security, and public service.

We look forward to his leadership in this new role and extend our gratitude for his continued service to the LBJ School community.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4nDR1Ej

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