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Official account of @UTAustin's School of Civic Leadership.
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Austin, Texas civicleadership.utexas.edu Joined July 2024
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What is Civic Leadership? What is our school, and what do we do? Our new video gives a closer look at the School of Civic Leadership at The University of Texas at Austin and what we’re building. Watch the full video now on YouTube.

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www.youtube.com A Challenge Worthy of Your Ambition Each of us wants to live for a purpose. But how do you decide what ...
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On November 8, we observe National First-Generation College Celebration Day, marking the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965, which expanded access to higher education.

At SCL, we’re recognizing the hard work, ambition, and perspectives our first-generation students bring to our community. Swipe to hear from Maia, Ella, and Alexa about what being a first-gen student means to them. 🤘
An informational graphic for "First-Generation College Day" in a burnt orange and off-white color scheme. The top left text reads: "First-Generation College Day." In the center is a framed photograph of Maia Wantz, a smiling, blonde female student wearing a white dress in an outdoor field. She flashes the "Hook 'em Horns" hand sign while holding a burnt orange graduation cap that reads "TEXAS" with a longhorn logo. To the left of the photo, her name is written: "Maia Wantz, Civics Honors Student." Below, enclosed in large decorative quotation marks, her quote reads: "Being a first-generation student means a lot to me because of the work I've put in to get where I am today. As the first in my family to attend college, I have big goals I've working toward and a responsibility to make the most of the experience along the way." At the bottom is the "TEXAS Civic Leadership" logo.
An informational poster celebrating "First-Generation College Day" features a quote from Drea Hernande, a Civics Honors Student. At the top left, large text reads "First-Generation College Day" in dark blue and orange. The main content is framed by thick, rounded orange quotation marks. It includes a photograph of Drea, a young woman smiling and flashing a peace sign, standing outdoors in front of a historic red-brick building with a turret. Her quote reads: "I think there’s something beautiful about being the first to plant a seed without knowing exactly what it will grow into. You might not be the one who gets to sit under its shade for generations, but you get to know that you planted it. That’s what being first-generation means to me. I’m proud to be the first, but I hope I’m not the last. I hope that one day, going to college won’t feel like unfamiliar territory for the people in my family who come after me." At the bottom center is the logo for "TEXAS Civic Leadership."
An infographic celebrating "First-Generation College Day" features a quote from Alexa Vera, a Civics Honors Student. The flyer has a white background on the left and a thick vertical orange stripe on the right. At the top left, the title reads "First-Generation College Day" in large dark blue and orange text. Inside a light beige decorative frame, a quote block features a photo of Alexa Vera, a smiling young woman with long dark hair, wearing a white sundress in a grassy field. Her name, "Alexa Vera," is written in bold text above her title, "Civics Honors Student." Below, her quote reads: "To me, being a first-generation student means breaking barriers and taking advantage of every opportunity that comes my way. I always think about those who came before me and the sacrifices they made that brought me here. I’m proud to be a first-gen student!" At the bottom center is the "Texas Civic Leadership" logo.
A graphic celebrating First-Generation College Day. At the top left, large text reads "First-Generation College Day" in dark blue and orange. To the right is a dark blue block featuring a white laurel wreath emblem surrounding a classic column with stars. Below, framed by orange quote marks and borders, is a quote from Ella Magnuson, Civics Honors Student: "As a first-generation student, I sometimes feel as though I’m behind some of my peers and may not have access to as many resources. Since coming to UT as a double major in Government and Civics Honors, I’ve found an amazing support system of advisors and professors I can look up to and rely on. I’m very grateful for my community of friends and all the opportunities UT has provided me with!" To the right of the quote is a photo of Ella, a young woman with her dark hair in a ponytail, wearing a colorful, patterned dress, standing on a deck overlooking a lush green forest. The Texas Civic Leadership logo is at the bottom.
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How can studying the past prepare students to contribute to modern civic life?

In The Wall Street Journal, Tunku Varadarajan explores how Ralston College connects students with the ideas and texts that have shaped Western civilization—and how an education in the humanities can cultivate curiosity, thoughtful judgment, and a sense of responsibility to future generations.

These questions are at the heart of an SCL education: What can we learn from those who came before us, and how will we use that understanding to lead?

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www.wsj.com Opinion | ‘The Navy SEALs of Western Civilization’ The leaders of Ralston College attempt to revive our culture by teaching ancient Greek to their humanities grad students.
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How have presidents understood—and exercised—the limits of executive power?

Tonight, SCL Professor and Lincoln scholar @CivilWarJon joins host Sally Helm for a live recording of the @HISTORY Channel’s HISTORY This Week podcast at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois.

Their conversation will explore presidential authority through Lincoln’s suspension of habeas corpus and the Emancipation Proclamation, examining questions that continue to shape American civic life.

Learn more about the event: illinois.pulse.ly/7dtomdapk4
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Here's a look at a few events coming up at the School of Civic Leadership over the next couple of weeks!

Join us for conversations on American democracy at 250, the lasting impact of political divisions, and the Jewish roots of American liberty.

We hope to see you there!
Event flyer for a talk titled "America in the World at 250: A View from a Bloody Borderland." At the top, logos for The Patman Center for Civic and Political Engagement at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs and The University of Texas at Austin School of Civic Leadership sit on a dark blue banner. The main content features an orange banner with the event title. Below, the speaker is identified as Dr. Jay Sexton, with his title: "Rich and Nancy Kinder Chair of Constitutional Democracy, Professor of History, and Director of the Kinder Institute." Below the speaker details, the date is listed as November 13. An orange banner lists the venue and time: "LBJ School of Public Affairs, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM," alongside the note "Light Bites Provided." At the bottom is a dark blue banner with the Texas LBJ School logo, an "RSVP TO ATTEND" call to action, and the email address: LBJPATMANCENTER@AUSTIN.UTEXAS.EDU.
An event flyer titled "TRIBAL POLITICS: HOW BREXIT DIVIDED BRITAIN" with details: "November 13 | 2:00 pm | HRC Tom Lea Room." On the left is the book cover for "Tribal Politics: How Brexit Divided Britain" by Sara B. Hobolt and James Tilley, published by Oxford. The cover features a dense, chaotic illustration of stylized angry faces colored in orange and blue, pointing fingers and arguing with each other. On the right is a photo of James Tilley, a smiling man with short brown hair and glasses, wearing a dark shirt, in front of a green leafy background. Below his photo, text reads "James Tilley, Professor of Politics, University of Oxford." The top and bottom borders feature a torn paper texture showing a Union Jack flag motif. Logo branding at the bottom includes "The University of Texas at Austin British, Irish, and Empire Studies" and "The University of Texas at Austin School of Civic Leadership."
An event flyer for "The Jewish Roots of American Liberty," scheduled for November 18 with a 5:00 pm reception and 6:00 pm event at a location provided upon registration. To the left, the cover of the book "Jewish Roots of American Liberty" edited by Wilfred M. McClay and Stuart Halpern is shown, featuring a light blue circular illustration of George Washington crossing the Delaware. To the right are portraits of three speakers: - Wilfred M. McClay, Hillsdale College - Stuart Halpern, Yeshiva University - Andrew Porwancher, School of Civic Leadership Below the photos, descriptive text explains the panel discussion on the Jewish origins of America's free institutions, noting that signed books and kosher refreshments will be available. Logo of Ackerman Program on Jewish and Western Civilization at The University of Texas at Austin, and a QR code in the bottom right corner.