Cultivating Civic Leaders
Founded in 2000, the Annette Strauss Institute focuses on educating, inspiring, and connecting the next generation of Texas civic leaders.
10,682
Collegiate and Young Professionals Served
11,216
Speak Up Speak Out Students Served
$292,344
Given in 2022
Upcoming Events
- -Students can take a break and relieve their end-of-semester stress and anxiety with assorted popcorn treats and therapy dogs.
- -Please join CMS for informal brown bag lunches to socialize with colleagues and graduate students!
- -SLHS Honors Day will celebrate our MSSLHS, AuD, and PhD students for their hard work and success over the year.
- -April 29, 2024 | 12 – 1 PM | CMA 5.136 Talk summary The emergence of deepfakes has ushered in a new era of deception and manipulation.
- Mark your calendar now! Spend your Spring semester in New York and get an edge in your career.
Shirley Bird Perry Longhorn Citizenship Award 2024 Recipient Dean Senator Judith Zaffirini
Founding Director of the Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life, former Dean of the Moody College of Communication, and Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Roderick Hart is the recipient of the 2023 Shirley Bird Perry Longhorn Citizenship Award.
Inaugural Corporate Citizenship Award to H-E-B
Great Conversations 2024 featured the inaugural presentation of the Corporate Citizenship Award to H-E-B.
Give to the Annette Strauss Institute
The Annette Strauss Institute works with the next generation of Texas civic leaders to:
- Hone their civic and political skills
- Inspire their careers by connecting them to Texas political and civic leaders who are making a difference
- Develop a network of diverse student leaders from across the state
Your support makes our work possible, donate today!