Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs (Texas Southern University)

The Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs at Texas Southern University is named for U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Jordan and U.S. Representative Mickey Leland, both of whom have strong ties to Houston and legacies in public service. The school offers undergraduate and graduate programs in public administration, public policy, and social justice and serves as a center for civic engagement in the city. Its name honors Jordan's and Leland's contributions to Texas politics and advocacy.