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Patman Scholars

Patman Scholars show exemplary promise to become civic leaders and receive a scholarship that supports experiential learning opportunities and internships.

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Civic and Leadership Learning

Students will learn from active political professionals, elected officials, and civic leaders to build practical skills and increase democratic participation.

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Senior Fellows

Patman Scholars are paired with Senior Fellows who serve as mentors, helping them navigate a career in civic leadership.

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Speaker Series

Every semester, The Patman Center invites the public to attend our speaker series. Speaker series are completely free and open to everyone. 

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Alumni Giving Back

We are grateful to Ambassador Carrin F. Patman and James V. Derrick, Jr. for their support of The Patman Center. Their investment in students embraces the opportunity to strengthen America’s democracy through civic and political engagement. What starts here changes the world.

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2024-2025 in Review: Memories from the Patman Center

June 11, 2025
At the close of the 2024-2025 academic year, The Patman Center proudly reflects on a year of growth, innovation, and impact.
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Vice Presidential Visit Caps Off D.C. Trip for Patman Center Students

May 29, 2025
From May 12 - May 16, The Patman Center hosted a May-term course for students entitled "Effective Advocacy for Influencing Federal Policymaking," in Washington, D.C. Students learned directly from elected officials, legislative staffers, and lobbyists from both sides of the partisan aisles.
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Stories from Patman Scholars working the 89th Texas Legislative Session

April 9, 2025
Each year, The Patman Center selects six graduate students who show exemplary promise to become civic leaders, to receive a scholarship that supports experiential learning opportunities. Six of the chosen Patman scholars interned in the 89th Texas Legislature and spoke about their experience.
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