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Is Congress in an age of irrelevance? Philip Wallach of American Enterprise Institute discusses the historical role of Congress and key turning points that have led to today's deepening polarization. Listen on a podcast app or at uh.edu/hobby/hobbytal…. 🎙️


Michael King is one of 16 students working as research and data analyst interns on nonprofit projects through the Social Economy and Enterprise Academy. Michael's team is partnering with the Center for Civic and Public Policy Improvement to study community infrastructure and the distribution of resources.


Social Economy and Enterprise Academy interns are working this summer with nonprofits on research and data analysis projects. Master of Public Policy candidate Niamh Gerdes hopes to contribute to the volunteer development strategies at the American Red Cross TX Gulf Coast.





Read 🗞 about alumni across the state making a difference through public service, the latest Hobby Talks episode 🎙️ with Jim Granato and Philip Wallach on the role of Congress in maintaining a balance of power among the branches of government and more at bit.ly/45Z91SI.


Laura Cuellar is the program manager at HOU Mayor’s Office of Education & Youth Engagement, where she sees firsthand how Civic Houston Interns contribute to their office's mission of expanding opportunities for Houston's youth. Government and nonprofit offices can apply to host an intern at bit.ly/4n9ZU7O.



In this week's political roundup on Houston Matters, Renee and Nancy Sims shared insights into federal cuts in the rescissions bill, contenders in key local and statewide races and the upcoming special legislative session. bit.ly/40nKrHt

Join best-selling author Author, speaker, founder of Screen/Life Balance as she shares a plan to transform screen time 📱 from a distraction to a tool. Her campus visit kicks off the "Rebooting Our Relationship with Tech" lecture series hosted by the Elizabeth D. Rockwell Center. 🔗price-edr.eventbrite.com



New research from Hobby School of Public Affairs suggests that Harris County voters are pessimistic about the state of their neighborhoods and the county at large, citing concerns about crime, poorly maintained streets, flooding, and the high cost of housing. bit.ly/3H2ikqP

From Houston to D.C., Hobby School students are making moves this summer. Sandra Teran participated in an immersive policy academy hosted by The Volcker Alliance, and Aryana Azizi heads to American University Washington College of Law after cultivating her passion for public service locally. đź“°: bit.ly/4kVV9MO
