Stories of Impact

Amy ’84 and Tim Leach ’82 have generously committed a $1 million gift to The Bush School to establish the Randy Sims ’61 Endowed Chair for City & County Governance, bolstering the City and County Governance Program and empowering the training of principled local government leaders across Texas. Named in honor of Randy Sims ’61—a beloved former Aggie, restaurateur, and dedicated public servant—the endowment will expand program offerings and inspire future public servants to serve their communities with listening hearts, keen integrity, and steadfast respect.

The Bush School of Government and Public Service is honored to announce the creation of the Dr. Kent E. Portney Endowed Memorial Scholarship in remembrance of the late Dr. Kent Portney.

The Bush School of Government and Public Service’s teaching site in Washington, DC is celebrating an endowed gift made by Gemini Industries Inc.

When Jim Olson goes to the mall or the park, he’s sometimes followed by a stealthy group of Aggies, discreetly watching his every move. The tail comes with the territory when training a new generation for clandestine roles in the intelligence world.