Welcome to the Barbara Jordan – Mickey Leland (BJ – ML) School of Public Affairs, where you can learn about the Administration of Justice, Public Administration, and Urban Planning and Environmental Policy. At the BJ – ML School of Public Affairs, the Community is our Classroom. Our approach to teaching is exciting, innovative, bold, profound, and even provocative.

In the BJ – ML School of Public Affairs, our horizon knows no limits and our future no boundaries. We are committed to helping to shape the future of urban cities in America and around the world. We will do this through the formulation and dissemination of knowledge, the development of theories and policies, as well as teaching and encouraging critical thinking and focused analysis. Come join us in making a world of a difference – One Community at a Time.