Hobby Happenings
April News and Events
- Thursday, April 3
Hobby Talks Podcast: State of Education
Education policy expert and former New York City public school teacher Robert Podiscio discusses the state of public education, narrowing the achievement gap and decades of researching and writing on education reform issues.
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- Friday, April 4
Harris Fellows Application Deadline
Harris Fellows offers undergraduate students the opportunity to work as full-time interns in Harris County government offices during the summer semester.
Apply
- Tuesday, April 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Graduate Program Information Session
Attend a virtual information session on pursuing an advanced degree at the Hobby School that provides insight into the admissions process, degree funding, career outcomes and more. Domestic applicants who attend receive an application fee waiver.
Register
- Wednesday, April 16, 9 a.m.
Houston Matters Political Roundup with Renée Cross
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- Thursday, April 17, 6-7:30 p.m.
Art and Activism: An Evening with Nadya Tolokonnikova
Rockwell Pavilion, M.D. Anderson Library, University of Houston
An artist talk with conceptual artist Nadya Tolokonnikova and contemporary arts curator Patricia Restrepo.
Register
- Thursday, April 24, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Government and Nonprofit Career Mixer
UH Student Center South, Multipurpose Room
This is a collaboration between University Career Services and the Hobby School. The event is open to all majors and allows local companies to recruit UH students and alumni for open roles.
Register
May News and Events
- Monday, May 5
Summer 2025 Freshman and Transfer Student Application Deadline
Admissions
- Tuesday, May 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Graduate Program Information Session
Attend a virtual information session on pursuing an advanced degree at the Hobby School that provides insight into the admissions process, degree funding, career outcomes and more. Domestic applicants who attend receive an application fee waiver.
Register
- Thursday, May 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Spring Hobby School Commencement Ceremony
The Hobby School will recognize more than 45 graduates at the spring 2025 commencement ceremony.
Watch Online
- Monday, May 12
Spring 2025 Civic Houston Internship Program Award
Nominate or self-nominate an outstanding local government CHIP intern for a $1,000 award.
Deadline
- Friday, May 30
Fall 2025 Civic Houston Internship Program
Apply for the fall 2025 local government internship.
Learn more.
- Friday, May 30
2025-2026 Next Generation Leadership Academy Cohort
The Next Generation Leadership Academy is a leadership development program for undergraduates seeking careers focused on public service.
Learn more.