Past Events

The UT Austin Portugal Program is organizing a four-half day online training in Net-zero climate emissions: The role of nanotechnologies for advanced energy generation, conversion, and storage, under the scientific coordination of Killian Lobato (University of Lisbon, Portugal), Brian Korgel (The University of Texas at Austin, USA), Carla Silva (CITEVE, Portugal), Guilherme Gaspar (University of Lisbon, Portugal) and Paulo Ferreira (INL and IST, Portugal).

Open House is the perfect time to get all of your questions about the LBJ School answered — in sessions with Associate Dean for Students Kate Weaver, graduate coordinators from the Office of Student Affairs and Admissions, students, alumni and faculty. It's an opportunity to learn about the school's curriculum and culture, and the services available to students that help them get internships during their time in school and jobs after graduation.

LBJ's Office of Career Management, led by Career Resource Specialist Colleen Gleeson, has organized an incredible Global Policy Networking Week Oct. 26–28. The week features events on international job searching, women in defense, diplomacy and development, CIA information sessions and a mixer session that allows students to get the scoop on global policy jobs from LBJ alums.

Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto will join LBJ Urban Lab Director Steven Pedigo to discuss Pittsburgh's urban transformation from a declining rust belt city to a thriving technology hub. In the conversation, they'll also explore Pittsburgh's effort to tackle economic inequality and challenges posed by climate change.

America faces a housing supply and affordability crisis. What are the roles of federal policy and HUD? 

The observation of Hispanic Heritage Month started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on Sept. 15 and ending on Oct. 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402. The LBJ School opened Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 with a conversation with Carlos Odio, co-founder of Equis Labs.

Please join us on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Virtual UT National Security Career Fair on Handshake. This event is offered by UT's Intelligence Studies Project, the Strauss Center for International Security and Law, and the Clements Center for National Security, in partnership with the LBJ School of Public Affairs and Texas Career Engagement.

Due to the large incoming class, and the COVID situation in Austin, we have made the hard decision to move this large event to a virtual modality. The orientation experience still promises to be extremely impactful and will prepare you for a strong start to your LBJ experience.

Thursday, May 27, Noon CT / 1 p.m. ET. The LBJ Foundation presents the 32nd DB Hardeman Prize to David A. Bateman, Ira Katznelson and John S. Lapinski, authors of the best book on the U.S. Congress, "Southern Nation: Congress and White Supremacy after Reconstruction." The LBJ School's Dr. Peniel Joseph will moderate a discussion with the authors. Event hosted by the LBJ Washington Center.

The 2021–22 academic year resumes on Aug. 25, 2021. Enjoy your summer!