The next Hobby Talks episode features Robert Pondiscio from American Enterprise Institute discussing the education reform landscape, reflecting on its history and fast-forwarding to today's most significant challenges in public education. Listen at uh.edu/hobby/hobbytal… or a podcast app on April 3.

On April 11, University of Houston and community leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony at the future site of a new state-of-the-art academic building for the Hobby School designed to connect study with practice. Read a message from the dean on the historic day at bit.ly/4j6Qszr

State State Representative Lauren Ashley Simmons discusses the inner workings of policymaking at the Texas Capitol and her passion for improving maternal health outcomes. Hobby Talks host Jim Granato asked about her connection to public education and being a union organizer. Listen at uh.edu/hobby/hobbytal….

“We want this building to be a destination, not just for public policy education, but for thought leadership and policy analysis,” said Jim Granato. “This facility will not only reflect our growth but also our ambition – and we’re just getting started.” bit.ly/3YsND3N

Reflect on 2024 at the Hobby School by reading about the impactful work from student and alumni milestones to research on policy issues. Thanks for your partnership in making Hobby School a dynamic hub for public affairs education. Read the impact report: bit.ly/4medaYB

We appreciate our Emerging Leader, Monica Aceves, for serving as a nurse at MD Anderson for over 10 years! #happynursesweek Thank you to our Legacy Investors Nichole and 开云体育百家乐鱼天博彩票AG真人PG电子捕鱼电竞赛马南宫28幸运飞艇博鱼体育华体会体育掼蛋!

Congress has eliminated all federal public media funding — including $2.2 million annually for Houston Public Media. We’ve launched the Resiliency Fund to protect local news, education & services. Give now: houstonpublicmedia.org/donate

On this episode of Hobby Talks🎙️, political scientist Richard Murray breaks down the proposed Texas maps for the 2026 midterm elections with podcast host Jim Granato. Listen 🎧 to the episode on a popular podcast application or at uh.edu/hobby/hobbytal….

#AlumniSpotlight: Chief Paul Cordova, Class of 2005 & 2011 His advice to current graduate students..."Don't give up when things seem overwhelming. One of the things that makes a master's degree so important is the ability to overcome adversity and come out a winner." #SHSUCJ

In an op-ed for Houston Chronicle Opinion, Hobby School’s Chase Untermeyer’s remembrance of Dick Cheney reveals the quiet power and influence of his legacy. Untermeyer served as Director of Presidential Personnel for George H.W. Bush from 1988 to 1991. houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outloo…

In a Hobby Talks episode, Office of Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. Tom Ramsey shared insights into county government, including the new fiscal year budget and his approach to good governance through data-driven policies and strategic collaborations. Listen on a podcast app or at uh.edu/hobby/hobbytal….

Hobby School students and alumni engaged in powerful conversations at #TribFest25 about the future of the Lone Star State, how those in elected office are meeting the moment and key policy issues.

2025 in sight 📸 A year of meaningful moments at the Hobby School, preparing future public service leaders, advancing interdisciplinary research and fostering dialogue on policy issues. Thank you to our partners and supporters. Take a look back: ✉️ bit.ly/4pHM25t

Happy New Year! 🎉 Welcome to the Hobby School’s group chat. Get a peek at what’s ahead in 2026 and discover ways to engage.

Support the Harris Fellows program for UH Giving Day. Hobby School internships give Coogs experience in public service, help them build a professional network, and connect them with peers and civic leaders passionate about making a difference. ➡️Give at bit.ly/3OQCibJ.

I enjoyed participating in a Leadership Houston panel with higher education leaders in the region to discuss student success and meeting the evolving needs of the workforce. I’m proud of MPA alumna Andrea Duhon for her impactful work in the community and at the Hobby School of Public Affairs.

New on Hobby Talks🎙️Associate Professor Chris Bronk sits down with Evan of Houston Chronicle Opinion to discuss the editorial board’s role in shaping civic discourse, the endorsement process, and the region’s most pressing issues. Listen to the episode at uh.edu/hobby/hobbytal….

Today I had the privilege of attending the Aldine ISD Police Department 35th Anniversary celebration. Congratulations to Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney and Police Chief Paul S Cordova on this milestone. Chief Cordova leads an outstanding team, and I’m grateful for the strong partnership between the

New on Hobby Talks 🎙️ Jim Granato goes inside City Hall with Alejandra Salinas. They discuss making government more accessible, using data to guide policy, and her advice for students pursuing public service careers. Listen at uh.edu/hobby/hobbytal… or on a podcast platform.

Kudos to my colleague, Falon Boehm, for her excellent work on this video. Watch the full behind-the-scenes video featuring the Leland Fellows and stay tuned for YouTube Shorts, where each of the 10 students shares what makes the program a once-in-a-lifetime experience.