Events

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.

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.

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.

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.

This moderated conversation with Randan Steinhauser (R) and Cliff Walker (D) offers real-world insights into building and sustaining collaborative efforts for social change. Through shared stories and practical takeaways, students will learn how collective impact groups form, navigate challenges, and create lasting progress in their communities.

Join us for an engaging discussion on Senator Eckhardt's candidacy, why she’s running, and her vision for the state’s chief financial office. With Texas projected to have a substantial surplus in 2026, Eckhardt will reflect on the key fiscal and political issues Texans need to watch this year.

This session explores the core principles of building effective teams and leading with purpose. Students learn strategies for fostering trust, shared vision, and collaboration to strengthen their organization's impact from the inside out.

Join us for a timely conversation with Evan Smith and Karl Rove, who will break down the results of a high-stakes primary election—especially in Texas’s hotly contested races—and explore what the outcomes mean for the road ahead and the future of American politics.