Jim Granato

Dean of @hobbyschooluh at @UHouston

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Hobby School's Maria Perez Arguelles and Gail Buttorff joined @HoustonPubMedia's "Hello Houston" to discuss residents' views on neighborhood conditions, including access to green spaces, transportation, recreational amenities and food options.

Watch at https://t.co/LF2jEnzpTd.

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Meet Rodrigo Vega, the Hobby School’s peer assistant!

This summer, he’s helping incoming students prepare for the fall semester through new student orientations. From sharing advice to working with the student services team, Rodrigo is helping new Coogs start strong at UH. 🐾

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Meet the 2026 Harris Fellows! 🎉This summer, the newest cohort is serving as full-time interns in Harris County offices, gaining hands-on experience in public service.

Learn more about them and their assignments at https://t.co/XR5YN93haO.

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The 2026 Harris Fellows kicked off with a daylong orientation before beginning full-time internships in Harris County this June. Six students will gain hands-on experience in the nation’s third-largest county, supported by mentorship from Hobby School’s Jessica Ruland O’Connor.

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Professor of Practice Chase Untermeyer has been named the @houstonlibrary's first diplomat-in-residence. He brings extensive experience in government and global affairs to the Hobby School. We look forward to his contributions in this role.

https://t.co/xI9HZY10Aq

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Researchers at the @hobbyschooluh surveyed the same Houston area residents about their confidence in the direction the country, state and city are heading — and results show residents are becoming increasingly pessimistic. https://t.co/PrFzVLRvXv

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The May Hobby Headlines highlights volunteer service, leadership training and research. The issue also celebrates nearly 70 graduates at the Hobby School’s 10th commencement ceremony and shares application deadlines and alumni events.

Read issue at https://t.co/9PDBUQ7yvH

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Each commencement offers a powerful reminder of what dedication to public service can achieve. We celebrate our graduates for reaching this milestone and thank the families and supporters who helped make their journey possible. https://t.co/NsTGopIZXD

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From the classroom 📚 to commencement🎓, the newest Hobby School graduates are ready to lead with purpose and make an impact in their communities.

Here’s a look back at the school’s 10th commencement ceremony.

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At the 2026 Hobby School commencement ceremony, @SeanTeareHCDAO challenged graduates to choose service over status as they work to create meaningful change in their communities. The proud two-time @UHouston alumnus encouraged students to lead with integrity and follow the data.

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The newest Hobby School alumni are prepared to tackle challenges with data-driven solutions and leadership skills, making an impact in their communities from Houston to Capitol Hill.

Before walking the stage, graduates reflected on their Hobby School experience.

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A Center for Public Policy survey reveals a paradox in the nation’s energy capital: while 85% of Houston-area residents use artificial intelligence, they remain concerned about the long-term impact of the infrastructure required to power it. https://t.co/mfveuRpxTP

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A new Center for Public Policy report examines how Houston-area residents view the economic, environmental and workforce impacts of AI data centers. The findings come from the SPACE City Panel, a longitudinal research initiative. Read the report at https://t.co/f7P8ZJ9fbJ.

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As we celebrate the Class of 2026, we recognize the hard work, dedication and preparation that brought our graduates to this milestone. Congratulations to our graduates as they begin the next chapter of leadership and service. 🎓

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Cheers to the Class of 2026! The Hobby School graduating class brings together students from diverse backgrounds and experiences, united by a commitment to leadership, public service and stronger communities.

We look forward to the impact they will make in Houston and beyond!

[Harris County District Attorney @HarrisCountyDAO]

“…This country needs you.

We need people to choose service over status. We need people who believe all problems are solvable. We need people who understand that democracy is not self-sustaining. It survives because ordinary people CHOOSE to participate in it. Because democracy is not only defended in elections.

This is the work you are inheriting now.

We need you.

And despite all the noise around us, I look at you, and I am optimistic…

because I’ve seen the compassion in your generation. Your intelligence. Your willingness to ask the tough questions. The way you hold my generation accountable—frankly, we need it.

The future of this country depends on people willing to make sacrifices for the good of all of us as a whole. People exactly like you.

So, graduates, congratulations.

Houston needs you.
Texas needs you.
Your country needs you.

If there’s one thing this University of Houston alum can tell you with confidence, it’s this: the work ahead will not always be easy. But it will always matter.”

- @seantearehcdao addressing Class of 2026 @hobbyschooluh graduates today on Commencement Day

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Here we go! Watch the commencement at 9 am at https://t.co/iuw6CIlpRN. #Classof2026

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We’re celebrating the first-generation college graduates in the Hobby School’s Class of 2026. While earning his degree, Abraham Guzman Jr. balanced work, contributed to the Houston Undergraduate Law Review and participated in the Civic Houston Internship Program. Go Coogs! 🐾

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Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker and former Houston City Council member Letitia Plummer are competing to become the Democratic nominee for county judge in Harris County.

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A new @hobbyschooluh report examines how likely voters in the Democratic primary runoff plan to vote in the Harris County races for county judge and district clerk and the state races for lieutenant governor and attorney general.

Read the findings at https://t.co/Btd1CvkaGu.

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The latest @hobbyschooluh survey found Annise Parker holds a lead over Letitia Plummer in the Democratic primary runoff election for Harris County judge. The runoff is set for May 26, and early voting starts May 18.
https://t.co/zu0XLApuCS

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As Nekane Diaz crosses the stage, she will also earn the Garnet Coleman Award for Student Excellence. From Capitol Hill as a Leland Fellow to local service as a Civic Houston Intern and Harris Fellow, she is ready for a career in law and policy. Congrats to Nekane and all grads!