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On Saturday, May 22, 2021, the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs proudly sent its 50th cohort out into the arena. WATCH: Dean David Springer's words of encouragement and inspiration, reflections by class speaker Barbara Kufiadan (MPAff '21), and commencement speaker Ibram X. Kendi.

A new paper in the May issue of Nature Communications demonstrates why reducing nutrient pollution in local lakes and other waterbodies produces economic benefits globally: Reducing water pollution can help slow climate change and provide trillions of dollars in benefits.

Crime has dropped since 1990, but not for the reasons some might think, according to a new study.

President Joe Biden put forth an ambitious agenda for his first 100 days in office, promising swift action on issues from climate change to immigration and more. On Thursday, April 29, a panel of LBJ School faculty joined together for a review of Biden's stance on climate and energy, immigration, infrastructure, COVID-19 and the economy, and voting access. Former U.S. Representative and LBJ School adjunct faculty member Beto O'Rourke moderated the discussion.

Corrections agencies implemented COVID-19 safety measures that are exacerbating the trauma women were already experiencing in prisons and jails, according to a new nationwide report from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin. Agencies also did not prioritize the release of women who are especially vulnerable to COVID and low risk to public safety. There are extremely few examples of agencies taking a gender-responsive approach to COVID-19 precautionary measures, researchers say.

It is our great pleasure to announce that Barbara Kufiadan will be our LBJ School Class of 2021 Student Commencement Speaker! She will be sharing the stage with Ibram X. Kendi, our Commencement Keynote Speaker.

Nine students from the LBJ School of Public Affairs have been chosen as part of the inaugural class of the Public Policy New Voices Fellowship, and have launched into their year-long exploration of building diversity within the public policy space. A collaboration among leading graduate schools, premier corporate public policy teams, and some of the most innovative global strategic advisory firms, the PPNV Fellowship aims to ensure that graduate students from BIPOC communities are aware of and have access to public policy careers across sectors.

Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve in domestic and economic positions.

Congratulations! The LBJ School is proud to welcome newly admitted students to the LBJ School's Fall '21 incoming class.

Today, the LBJ Women's Campaign School announced the 70 women who will form its second incoming class. The LBJ Women's Campaign School is a nonpartisan, issue-neutral program that trains women who want to run for elected office or become campaign managers, regardless of political party. The program brings together top political experts from across the nation to lead an immersive training program on topics including media relations, public speaking, fundraising, grassroots organizing and more. The program kicks off virtually on Saturday, April 17, with monthly training through November. Through the eight-month program, these women will gain an insider network, professional mentorship and the skills they need to win.