Student Oscar de la Torre addresses a UT student rally to protest changes in affirmative action policy.

Many elements contribute to the spirit of community that exists among LBJ School students, including the School's small size, the team approach to research and problem solving, and a shared interest in public service and leadership. Opportunities to exercise leadership range from participating in student government to organizing panel discussions and debates to editing the School's student-run professional journal. These activities are an essential part of the LBJ School experience, creating new avenues for self-expression and teamwork.

The Life Skills/Education Awareness Program
matches LBJ School student volunteers with
high school students in need of mentoring.

The annual Barbara Jordan Memorial Forum on
Diversity in Public Policy is organized by the
School's Public Affairs Association for Communities
of Color.

LBJ School students established the Community
Service Organization to organize volunteers for
grass-roots service projects.