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Binational Climate and Water Policy in Mexico: 2024 Global Fellowships

Aug. 22, 2024
LBJ School students Marlene Plua, Sam Stone, and Brandon Mulder traveled to Mexico over the summer to complete their internships in collaboration with NGOs, governmental agencies, and local universities. Learn more about their experience in Mexico and in border areas along the Rio Grande.
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Environmental Sustainability and Peace in Japan: 2024 Global Fellowships

Aug. 9, 2024
LBJ School students Zander Mintz and Neëma Lubin traveled to Japan over the summer to complete their internships with NGOs like the Institute for Global Environment Studies and the Saskawa Peace Foundation. Learn more about their experience in Hayama and Hiroshima.
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CONNECT Project Spotlight: Developing a Grant Evaluation Tool for Nonprofits

June 25, 2024
LBJ student Muhammad Qasim worked with the City of Austin’s Office of Innovation to develop a Grant Funding Opportunity Evaluation tool through the CONNECT program last spring. The tool, which was released this week, can be used by potential grantees to assess whether a funding opportunity is the right fit for their organization. 
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CONNECT Project Spotlight: A Story to Tell at Joshua's Stage

April 25, 2024
As she was completing her PhD in Special Education last fall, CONNECT fellow Zhina Shen worked alongside local nonprofit Joshua’s Stage to further develop their data collection methods and improve their ability to measure, track, and communicate the impact of their programs.
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Studying the Polarization of Healthcare: Spotlight on Robert Brehm

March 12, 2024
Portfolio alum Robert Brehm's current doctoral research focuses on the polarization of public healthcare issues.
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Upcoming Events

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Monday September 9, 2024, 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
LBJ School of Public Affairs, SRH 3.122
Join us for a free movie screening of the documentary film "UnCharitable", inspired by Dan Pallotta's provocative book and TED Talk.
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Tuesday September 10, 2024, 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Lucky Lab Coffee Co. (2421 San Antonio Street)
Meet up with students, alumni, and staff of the RGK Center for coffee and conversation.
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Thursday September 12, 2024, 9:15 am - 10:30 am
LBJ School of Public Affairs, SRH 3.312
After watching the documentary film "UnCharitable" with us or at home, join us for a classroom discussion led by Dr. Becky Lentz.
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