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The Patman Center continues to prepare students for impactful roles in public service through its course, Skills for Civic Leadership. Designed to equip students with the tools needed to lead as engaged citizens, organizational leaders, and future public officials, the course emphasizes both practical skill-building and personal development. Through direct engagement with practitioners, interactive workshops, and structured reflection, students leave the course with not only a stronger understanding of public leadership—but also the confidence to actively step into it.

The Patman Center for Civic and Political Engagement at the LBJ School of Public Affairs is proud to announce the 2026 Spring Patman Scholars. This fellowship supports UT Austin students who demonstrate exceptional promise as future civic leaders by providing financial assistance for internships directly with elected or appointed government officials.

The Patman Center for Civic and Political Engagement at the LBJ School of Public Affairs is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Maymester in Washington, D.C. Scholarships. These scholarships support UT students participating in the May-term course "Effective Advocacy for Influencing Federal Policymaking", an immersive academic experience that places students directly in the heart of federal policymaking in the nation's capital.