Events

A Conversation with Julian Castro, CEO of the Latino Community Foundation, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and former Mayor of San Antonio. Join us as Castro draws on his leadership experience to deliver candid insights into today’s political landscape and a forward-looking discussion on the challenges and opportunities shaping our great state.

This session will teach students how to craft clear, persuasive messages for decision-makers, on issue briefs and advocacy leave-behinds. Students will gain practical skills to make their voice heard and drive meaningful action in their community.

Want to receive a $10,000 or $5,000 fellowship to support your internship with an elected or appointed official? Come learn more at our info session! Pizza and cookies provided! Open to UT-Austin students only.

This session explores what it takes to engage in Texas elections as an everyday citizen, organizational leader, or elected official. This session will unpack the key policies, procedures, and power dynamics that influence voting and civic participation across the state.

Want to receive a $10,000 or $5,000 fellowship to support your internship with an elected or appointed official? Come learn more at our virtual info session! Open to UT-Austin students only.

Join us on President’s Day with a U.S. presidential historian and best-selling author, as we celebrate by welcoming one of the nation’s foremost voices on American leadership. Brinkley, author of acclaimed books including The Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America, American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race, and Rightful Heritage: Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Land of America, will explore the presidency, its legacy, and what history can teach us about our moment today.

This training equips students with the skills and strategies to deliver clear, persuasive oral testimony on issues that matter to them. Students will learn how to prepare, present, and make an impact during legislative committee hearings with confidence and clarity.

Taylor Rehmet just flipped TX-District 9 in a historic special election, defeating Republican Leigh Wambsganss in a seat that had been held by the GOP for decades. President Trump carried the district by 17 points in 2024 and Rehmet will share insights on grassroots campaigning, engaging voters across party lines, and what this remarkable win could mean for the future of Texas politics.

Join us for a conversation with Jon Ralston, CEO of The Nevada Independent and author of "The Game Changer: How Harry Reid Remade the Rules and Showed Democrats How to Fight". Ralston will offer behind-the-scenes insights into modern political power, media, and strategy, drawing on his deep experience covering Nevada and national politics.

Join us for Crime and Punishment, a moderated conversation with José Garza, Travis County District Attorney. Garza will discuss the politics and pressing issues shaping criminal justice today, offering insight into how this moment is redefining public safety and accountability in Central Texas.