Walking across the campus of Texas A&M University, prospective students and other visitors are quick to notice the multitude of traditions taken part in by students and faculty alike: hats off in the Memorial Student Center, piles of pennies on the feet of the Sullivan Ross statue, and certainly a lot of “Howdys.” A tradition—or […]
Alumni News
Bush School Graduates Gather for Dean’s Annual Alumni Reception in Washington, DC
On a warmer than normal June evening in Washington, DC, just blocks from the White House, more than 100 Bush School alumni gathered for the Dean’s Annual Alumni and Intern Reception. Speaking to the crowd, Dean Mark Welsh updated DC area alumni with news from the Bush School and plans for the future. After his […]
Former Bush School Student Strives for Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education
Sly Mata wants to create a better environment for students in higher education, and he is using the Bush School of Government and Public Service’s community as an example to do just that. Mata graduated from the Bush School in 2011 with a Master of Public Service and Administration. He is now pursuing a PhD […]
NSF Budget Director Receives Texas A&M Bush School Outstanding Alumni Award
This year’s Bush School of Government and Public Service Outstanding Alumni Award was presented to Caitlyn Fife, Master of Public Service and Administration, class of 2006. Fife currently serves as the Budget Director at the National Science Foundation. Since graduating from the Bush School, she has had a remarkable career in public service, previously serving […]
Bush School Former Student Creates Startup to Support Factory Workers in Tijuana
Five years ago, Bryce Watson, ’18, was living in China teaching English to factory workers’ children. Two weeks ago, he moved to Tijuana, Mexico, to work on his startup in preparation for the product’s full launch in August, the idea for which he had while living in China. Vize, Watson’s company, is designed to give […]
Bush School Former Student Appointed National Security Policy Adviser for the Solomon Islands
Wade Jones, ’17, has long dreamed of making a difference in the world. Just a year after graduating from the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, he has that opportunity. “There’s no higher calling than public service, so to go to [the Bush School] with the idea of maybe being […]
Bush School Graduate now works for International Space Station Program in Russia
Ryan Garrett, ’06, always admired NASA growing up. Walking into the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University for his first day of class in 2004, he never imagined that his education at the School and perfect timing would allow him to play a role in the organization he had always […]
Respect, Not Just a State of Mind
“How am I this lucky?” thought Jack Kuplack, ’18, as he marveled in awe upon first seeing the famed treasury building of Petra, Jordan, this summer. “Seeing the city of Petra is one of those experiences that is so surreal you feel like it shouldn’t be possible,” he said as he recalled the miles of […]
Bush School Outstanding Alumni Award Presented to Esther Larson
The Bush School of Government and Public Service Outstanding Alumni Award was presented to Esther Larson, Class of 2006. Larson, who has an impressive record of public service, graduated from the Bush School of Government and Public Service with a Master of Public Service and Administration in 2006. Dean Mark A. Welsh III began his […]
Bush School Faculty Member, Alums Rescue Harvey Victims
Among the many moving photographs taken during the rescue efforts after Hurricane Harvey, the scene of Bush School Senior Lecturer Richard MacNamee carrying a girl to safety captured by Getty Images, shows the danger he and other volunteers went through to save flood victims. MacNamee, who teaches courses on government intelligence operations, terrorism and counterinsurgency, is […]
