Bush School History
In a little more than a decade, the Bush School has made remarkable strides toward becoming one of the leading public and international affairs graduate schools in the nation. The belief of George Bush, 41st President of the United States, in the nobility of public service has been the cornerstone of the School's philosophy and continues to shape all aspects of the curriculum, research, and student experience.
The Master of Public Service and Administration and the Master's Program in International Affairs are the two academic cornerstones of the School. In addition to the successful degree programs, the School has also instituted an expanding online and extended education program that includes certificates in advanced international affairs, homeland security, and nonprofit management.
Distinguished, multidisciplinary faculty members have gained national and international prominence for their research, publications, and leadership of significant conferences on key issues of public policy. The Institute for Science, Technology and Public Policy and the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs were established to conduct policy-oriented research.
In its short history, the School has had a significant impact in the public service arena through research and the development of public servants and principled leaders.
Timeline
1995 - Bush School founded as an academic unit in the College of Liberal Arts
1997 - Bush School opens and the academic building is dedicated
1999 - First Masters of Public Service and Administration graduating class
2000 - Institute of Science, Technology, and Public Policy launched
2000 - Became free-standing academic college
2002 - Certificate in Advanced International Affairs launched
2002 - Masters Program in International Affairs initiated
2002 - Established Public Service Leadership Program
2004 - Certificate in Homeland Security launched
2005 - Accomplished endowment milestone of $30 million
2006 - Office of Extended Education created
2006 - Began 5-year Dual Degree program with the Department of Political Science
2007 - Certificate in Nonprofit Management launched
2007 - Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs founded
