Texas A&M University’s Bush School of Government & Public Service is pleased to announce the appointment of Ambassador John T. Hennessey-Niland to Professor of the Practice in the Department of International Affairs. Hennessey-Niland is retiring from the U.S. Department of State where he most recently served as the U.S. Ambassador to Palau. With a diplomatic career spanning […]
Department of International Affairs News
Bush School Professor Retires With Many Stories To Tell, More He Won’t
Texas A&M University Professor Jim Olson says he had a strained relationship with his father-in-law for several decades.
John Anderson: From Vietnam Veteran to Bush School Graduate
Now 77 years old, Bush School of Government & Public Service Alumnus John Anderson has survived 38 potentially fatal situations. After six active duty and 16 reserve years of US Army service, with one year in Vietnam, this is a notable accomplishment.
Bush School Capstone Report Cited in White House Announcement
A recent Bush School Capstone Project titled “Technological Threats: How Online Harassment of Female Political Figures Undermines Democracy” has been cited in a June 16 Presidential Memorandum from the White House. The citation was part of the announcement that President Joe Biden will sign a Presidential Memorandum establishing the White House Task Force to Address Online Harassment […]
LAUNCH Highlights Dr. Ruyle Led InnovationX Program
On Wednesday, March 23, LAUNCH held a panel at the Memorial Student Center featuring students who participated in the InnovationX program. Each year, the InnovationX program awards grants of up to 20 thousand dollars to support faculty who form research teams of students from different majors and disciplines. Emily Finbow, Assistant Director of LAUNCH, said […]
Student Spotlight: Eddys Gonzalez
Learn more about why students have chosen the Bush School of Government & Public Service as Eddys Gonzalez, class of 2023 Master of International Affairs candidate on the International Development & Economic Policy track, discusses his time at the Bush School. Introduce yourself. My name is Eddys Gonzalez. I’m a first year in the Master […]
Student Spotlight: Evan Lee
Learn more about why students have chosen the Bush School of Government & Public Service as Evan Lee, class of 2023 Master of International Affairs candidate, discusses his experience at the Bush School. Evan is in the National Security & Diplomacy Track. Introduce yourself. My name is Evan Lee. I am doing a master’s in […]
Michael Howell: Faculty Spotlight
Michael W. Howell joined the faculty as an Associate Professor of the Practice in the Department of International Affairs in the fall of 2019. Howell graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and earned a master’s degree in national security and strategic studies at the Naval War College, graduating with distinction. Introduce […]
Student Spotlight: Dave Nixon
Learn more about why students have chosen the Bush School of Government & Public Service as David Nixon ’22, Master of International Affairs candidate, discusses his experience at the Bush School. Dave is in the National Security & Diplomacy track. Introduce yourself. My name is David Nixon. I’m a second-year student. I’m in the Master […]
Could Putin Be Held Accountable For War Crimes In Ukraine?
A Bush School expert says the mechanisms are in place, but the question is whether Russian President Vladimir Putin or his associates will ever stand trial.
