Center for Politics and Governance

The Center is the nexus of the theoretical and practical in the teaching of politics and political leadership. We teach not simply how to master the existing system, but how to make it function more effectively to achieve better results.

Spotlights

CPG and Texas Exes to Launch Hispanic Leadership Initiative

May 4 launch will feature remarks by UT System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa and panel discussion of distinguished alumni and friends of the University.

Page Turners Series: Bob Moser

On April 29, Bob Moser will discuss his book Blue Dixie: Awakening the South's Democratic Majority.

CPG and CLASS partner with KXAN to host Austin Mayoral Debate

April 22 debate will be broadcast live from the LBJ Library and Museum

Gwen Ifill Keynotes 2009 Barbara Jordan National Forum

Managing editor and moderator of Washington Week delivers remarks, "Politics and Race in the Age of Obama."

02.19.2009

2009 Barbara Jordan National Forum on Public Policy, ‘America As Good as its Promise?’

01.20.2009

Former Presidential Counselor Dan Bartlett to Join LBJ School as Adjunct Professor, Named Center for Politics and Governance Fellow

01.09.2009

Governor Rick Perry Appoints CPG Director Veronica Vargas Stidvent to Texas Human Rights Commission