Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life

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Based in the nation's second most populous state at a premier public research university, the Annette Strauss Institute is aligned with the University's public role of designing and testing new ways of increasing civic involvement. It benefits from the collective expertise of scholars who are nationally renowned for their contributions to the study and development of civic participation and the co

nditions that give rise to or suppress engagement. Dedicated to applied research, the institute focuses on how new technologies of communication and innovative outreach can be used to increase political understanding and participation.

Day 3 of the TCA Leadership Summit was the perfect wrap up to an impactful weekend! The TCA students heard from our Dire...
08/31/2026

Day 3 of the TCA Leadership Summit was the perfect wrap up to an impactful weekend! The TCA students heard from our Director, Mark Strama, before diving into their project presentations in front of a panel of judges featuring Giovanni Escobedo , Jenifer Sarver , and Katya Ehresman !

Thank you to everyone that made this weekend one to remember, we can’t wait to see our TCAs takeoff! 🥳

Day 2 of the TCA Leadership Summit was even more engaging than Day 1! The TCA students explored topics like communicatio...
08/28/2026

Day 2 of the TCA Leadership Summit was even more engaging than Day 1! The TCA students explored topics like communication strategies, landscape analysis, measuring outcomes, and so much more.

Thank you to our Day 2 speakers for lighting the way!🥳 Linda Moore, Mark Strama , Katya Ehresman , Eugenia , Abigail Gray , 🅱️ecca , Victoria Söderman , Eddie Wells Wensley , , Eleanor Burns

Thank you to everyone that came out to our first ever CIVIC ORG FEST! It was so great meeting with everyone and helping ...
08/27/2026

Thank you to everyone that came out to our first ever CIVIC ORG FEST! It was so great meeting with everyone and helping students learn more about civic engagement on UT campus 🤘🧡

Stay tuned for more highlights!

The 2026 TCA Leadership Summit is off to a great start! Our students are diving into action on making connections and de...
08/23/2026

The 2026 TCA Leadership Summit is off to a great start! Our students are diving into action on making connections and developing on their civic projects.

We’re so thankful for our amazing day 1 speakers 🥳Councilman Ric Galvan Marshall Kosloff JJ Colburn Giovanni Escobedo Bianca Solis Abigail Gray

Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Dakarai Wiltz from Huston-Tillotson University! Welcome to the 26...
08/20/2026

Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Dakarai Wiltz from Huston-Tillotson University!



Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Dakarai Wiltz from Huston-Tillotson University!



Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Aiden Hunter from the University of Texas at Austin!



Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Aiden Hunter from the University of Texas at Austin!



Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Catherine Word from the University of Texas at Austin!



Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Catherine Word from the University of Texas at Austin!



Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Chris-Enrique Vega from the University of Texas at Austin!



Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Chris-Enrique Vega from the University of Texas at Austin!

Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Karen Wei from the University of Houston! Welcome to the 26-27 Te...
08/20/2026

Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Karen Wei from the University of Houston!



Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Karen Wei from the University of Houston!



Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Sarah Anighoro from the University of Houston!



Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Sarah Anighoro from the University of Houston!



Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Varun Balaji from the University of Houston!



Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Varun Balaji from the University of Houston!



Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Jake Pessin from Rice University!



Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Jake Pessin from Rice University!



Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Marleny Gomez Platero from Houston City College!



Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Marleny Gomez Platero from Houston City College!

Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Ivana Munoz from the University of Texas at El Paso! Welcome to t...
08/19/2026

Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Ivana Munoz from the University of Texas at El Paso!



Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Ivana Munoz from the University of Texas at El Paso!



Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Sebastian Perez-Navarro from the University of Texas at El Paso!



Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Sebastian Perez-Navarro from the University of Texas at El Paso!



Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Marissa Equiniones from the University of Texas Permian Basin!



Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Marissa Equiniones from the University of Texas Permian Basin!

Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Sawyer Rabalais from Texas A&M University! Welcome to the 26-27 T...
08/19/2026

Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Sawyer Rabalais from Texas A&M University!



Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Sawyer Rabalais from Texas A&M University!



Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Sebastian Stik Duarte from Texas A&M University!



Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Sebastian Stik Duarte from Texas A&M University!



Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Elana Valenzuela from Prairie View Texas A&M University!



Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Elana Valenzuela from Prairie View Texas A&M University!



Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Caroleena Mancilla from Texas A&M University - San Antonio!



Welcome to the 26-27 Texas Civic Ambassador cohort, Caroleena Mancilla from Texas A&M University - San Antonio!

Congratulations to our 2026-2027 Texas Civic Ambassadors cohort! We’re honored to welcome 20 students who represent 10 d...
08/18/2026

Congratulations to our 2026-2027 Texas Civic Ambassadors cohort! We’re honored to welcome 20 students who represent 10 different colleges and universities.
Every one of our Ambassadors brings a unique story, energy, and dedication to civic leadership. We can’t wait to help support them as they launch their civic projects!

Stay tuned as we spotlight each student and their accomplishments and dedication to making a difference in Texas and beyond.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️The reviews are in, and our 2026 Theodore H. Strauss Civic Internship Award recipients are making the most of ...
08/11/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The reviews are in, and our 2026 Theodore H. Strauss Civic Internship Award recipients are making the most of their summer!
Across government agencies, nonprofits, advocacy organizations, and community initiatives, these students have spent the past several months building professional skills, tackling real-world challenges, and contributing to meaningful civic work.

We’re proud to support students pursuing meaningful civic engagement across Texas and beyond, and we look forward to sharing more about their experiences in our Fall newsletter.
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