The University of Texas at Austin’s School of Civic Leadership welcomed its inaugural class this fall, a significant milestone in the University’s commitment to equip and train the next generation of civic leaders. Students in the 103-person cohort are pursuing a Bachelor of Arts with a major in civics honors, where they will study the intellectual inheritance of Western Civilization and the American constitutional tradition. “The inaugural cohort of civics honors majors is exceptional,” said Justin Dyer, dean of the School of Civic Leadership. This approach reflects the school’s philosophy that civic education extends far beyond traditional classroom learning. Looking ahead, the UT System Board of Regents has announced a $100 million investment to renovate the Biological Laboratories building as the school’s permanent home by 2028, enabling future expansion and helping it become the national leader in civics education.