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The LBJ School Celebrates 50 Years In the Arena

In 2020, we celebrate the LBJ School's half-century of impact, not just within the walls of academia, but also on public and social policies around the world. The 50^th anniversary will capture the legacy of a great institution — embodied in the board of trustees and over 4,500 alumni, as well as prominent friends and supporters. We will feature today's most prominent leaders, dreamers and doers — those in the arena who dare to dream, dare to achieve . . . for good. will support the special anniversary as the media partner of the LBJ 50^th.

Announcement: LBJ School of Public Affairs marks 50th anniversary with special programs in 2020 (Dec. 16, 2019)

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Stacey Abrams (MPaff '98) poses for a photo at the 2019 Outstanding Alumni Awards

#LBJ50 at a Glance

#LBJ50 is a yearlong celebration of the school's half-century of affecting policy through bold action. Take a look at the 2020 timeline and a sample LBJ Forum day.

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An evening with Rep. Joaquin Castro in Bass Lecture Hall, Nov. 1, 2018

#LBJ50 Programming

Three LBJ Forums will shine new light on public service, convening renowned leaders and innovators to motivate a new generation to take on the world's toughest problems.

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LBJ School alum Laura Huffman (center) with Texas Sen. Kirk Watson and another alum at the LBJ Birthday Bash in 2016

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We at the LBJ School invite you to be a part of our powerful 2020 series to inspire youth to dare not only to dream but also to make the world better for future generations.

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