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About the Europe Center

The Europe Center (EC) is a research center that focuses on public policy and politics with an emphasis on including Europe in the broader discussions. The EC supports faculty and students by providing opportunities to further rigorous research by hosting international and national speakers, organizing academic and policy-based conferences, and engaging across national and international audiences, the Bush School, Texas A&M University, and the broader community landscape.

Our Team

Christine Lipsmeyer

Christine S. Lipsmeyer

Professor and Director of the Europe Center (EC)
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Ashley Lope

Ashley Lopez

Student Administrative Assistant for the Europe Center (EC)

Europe Center Mission

Our Mission

The primary focus of the Europe Center is to support scholarly investigations of public policy with a European context. Capitalizing on academic expertise within Texas A&M University, the Center also supports the development of interdisciplinary relationships with a focus on Europe.

Supporting

Supporting and enhancing the building of European-focused international and interdisciplinary relationships and initiatives that can create new opportunities for advancements in research and learning.

Promoting

Promoting a better understanding of the policies and issues that influence the transatlantic relationship.

Collaborating

Collaborating with colleges, other campus units, and external partners to provide services and create opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to infuse European-focused international experiences and diverse perspectives in teaching, research, and engagement activities.

Developing

Developing external resources to support European-focused international activities that benefit faculty and students.

Europe Center News

“Nativism & Populism: The Global Forces Shaping Politics” Public Event| February 17

Jan. 28, 2026 • 2 min. read

Globalization Backlash: New Theory and Evidence

Jan. 27, 2026 • 4 min. read

Howl to Howdy: Creating Connections Between Texas A&M and Arkansas State

Jan. 27, 2026 • 2 min. read

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The Bush School of Government and Public Service
3117 Allen Building
College Station, Texas

Phone: (979) 862-4588
Email: bushschoolec@tamu.edu

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