Awarded by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and the Office of Counterintelligence, the Jack Donnelly Award recognizes institutions that demonstrate exceptional commitment to protecting sensitive and classified research from foreign intelligence threats. The Texas A&M University System’s Research Security Office—led by Chief Research Security Officer Dr. Kevin Gamache—has now achieved this distinction a record four times (2017, 2019, […]
Bush School News
ERCOT’s Bill Flores Discusses Energy Policy with the Bush School
By Olivia Hundley, Bush School INTA Master’s Student On March 25, 2026, as part of the Conversations in Public Policy series, the Mosbacher Institute hosted an event titled “Powering Texas: Challenges and Opportunities,” featuring Bill Flores, Chair of the Board of Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). The discussion was moderated by Dr. Raymond Robertson, […]
ISTPP Director Vedlitz Part of Interdisciplinary Team that Publishes Article in Science
Researchers from Texas A&M University, including Arnold Vedlitz, Director andDistinguished Research Scholar at the Institute for Science, Technology and PublicPolicy (ISTPP), have published a paper in Science reporting on a breakthrough findingthat identifies an atmospheric chemical process by which new ultra-fine organicparticles continue to form in the atmosphere during heat waves. The extreme heatduring heat […]
Fourth Annual City and County Governance Symposium to Explore Local Government and Nonprofit Partnerships
Bush School of Government and Public Service’s Department of Public Service and Administration will explore the relationship between city and county governments and nonprofit community partners during its fourth annual City and County Governance Symposium. This free professional development event, which is designed to promote dialogue between local government professionals and Bush School students and […]
Fall 2026 Course Offerings
Courses will meet from 6:30-9:10pm on their designated days below. Course offerings are subject to revision. MONDAY Course #: Course: Course Title: Instructor: 64523 INTA 608 Fundamentals of the Global Economy Lederman 45626 INTA 652 The Role of Intelligence in Security Affairs Altman 65416 INTA 656 Fundamentals of Homeland Security May 64670 INTA 689 AI […]
From Battlefield to Bush School: Dr. Danny Davis ’76, ’03 Honored with the 2026 “Inspiring the Spirit of Aggieland – The 41 Award”
Steve Vincent ’73, Linda Vincent, Mary Davis, Dr. Danny Davis ’76, ’03 and Dean John B. Sherman ‘92 The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University has selected Dr. Danny W. Davis ’76, ’03 as recipient of the 2026 Inspiring the Spirit of Aggieland – The 41 Award. Each year, this […]
Texas A&M Bush School and National Taiwan University Launch “Taiwan MVP” Initiative
Recognizing Taiwan’s ongoing strategic importance to the peace and security of the United States and the Indo-Pacific, the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs, the College of Social Sciences at National Taiwan University (NTU-COSS) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston (TECO-Houston) have […]
Mosbacher Institute hosts a free public talk, “Powering Texas – Challenges and Opportunities,” March 25
The Bush School of Government and Public Service’s Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics, and Public Policy will host an in-depth public conversation Wednesday, March 25, on one of Texas’ most pressing challenges, meeting the state’s growing demand for electricity. The event, titled “Powering Texas – Challenges and Opportunities,” will feature Bill Flores, chair of the […]
US-Mexico Relations in a Changing World with Former Ambassador Antonio Garza
On Feb. 17, 2026, the Mosbacher Institute’s Borders and Migration Program hosted an installment of its The Other Side of the Border: Ties that Bind and Issues that Divide speaker series, titled “U.S.-Mexico Relations in a Changing World.” The event featured former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Antonio Garza. Welcome remarks were delivered by Dr. Maria […]
Values Have Value: A Policy Framework for Embedding Ethical Practices in Business
A new issue of The Takeaway explores how implementing ethical practices as fundamental businesspolicies can promote trust, sustainability, and lasting success. COLLEGE STATION, TX (February 2026) – Anupam Agrawal examines how ethical practices, whenembedded as core business policies, foster trust, sustainability, and long-term performance. Drawingfrom economics literature and case studies of global firms, the Takeaway […]
