The University of Texas System Board of Regents announced a $100 million investment in a permanent home for the School of Civic Leadership at The University of Texas at Austin.

The funds will pay for the renovation of UT’s Biological Laboratories building, which will be the school’s future home and enable its expansion. The school is expected to move into its renovated home in 2028.

The school, which launched in 2023, is affiliated with faculty members from UT’s business, economics, government, law, philosophy and public affairs programs. It offers courses that explore foundational knowledge and core skills that connect to a variety of career paths, including law, business and entrepreneurship, public service, national security, and health professions.

The school will welcome the first 100 freshmen to its new Civics Honors major this fall. It is on pace to meet its goal of hiring 20 dedicated tenured or tenure-track faculty members by Fall 2026.