On April 8, 2024, the Mosbacher Institute’s Borders and Migration Program hosted Acting Chief Patrol Agent (CPA) Matthew J. Roggow, who serves the Big Bend Sector of the U.S. Border Patrol, to present “Security: America’s Border in Theory and Practice.” This event was part of The Other Side of the Border: Ties that Bind and Issues That Divide speaker series […]
Bush School News
ISTPP Research Team Publishes in Review of Policy Research
Public trust in government agencies affects the formation of public opinion about public policy issues. This association between trust and public support for policy development in emergent biotechnologies, such as gene drive, needs to be better understood. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Environmental Protection Agency […]
The Bush School Ranks Among the Best Graduate Schools in the Nation
The Bush School of Government and Public Service is among the nation’s top Public Affairs graduate schools, according to newly released rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The publication released its 2025 rankings last week, naming the Bush School 26th in the nation among Public Affairs graduate school programs. “The Bush School continues to make […]
European Union Center Leadership Announcement
Dr. Christine S. Lipsmeyer, professor in the Political Science department, has been announced as the New Director of the European Union Center. Dr. Lipsmeyer’s research is at the intersection of public policy, political economy, and political institutions. She is interested in questions about government behavior and responsibility, as well as the relationships between governments and […]
Irish Consul General Robert Hull visits Texas A&M
The European Union Center (EUC) hosted a visit by Irish Consul General Robert Hull on March 4, 2024, where he met with Bush School and Political Science Department faculty and students. He ended the day by discussing European politics, with a special focus on the Irish context, with undergraduate students in two political science courses.
The Bush School Remembers a Special Visit with Former Bolivian Ambassador
In September 2023, the Scowcroft Institute hosted Dr. Oscar W. Serrate, a former Bolivian ambassador for a productive visit with students, faculty and staff of Texas A&M University. Throughout his visit, Dr. Serrate was able to visit several graduate and undergraduate classes at the Bush School. Students were able to hear first-hand insights into international […]
Creating Social Change Together: CNP Hosts Webinar about Cross-Sector Collaboration
The Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy (CNP) at the Bush School of Government & Public Service recently conducted a webinar titled Partnership Principles for University and Nonprofit Collaboration to share how nonprofit organizations can leverage university and academic partnerships. Led by Dr. Kenneth Anderson Taylor, Director of Outreach and Professional Development at the Center for […]
Bush School Graduate Student Presents Research at Space Center Houston
On April 5, Keilly O’Reilly, a master’s degree student at the Bush School of Government & Public Service, presented her research at the Texas Lyceum’s annual Public Conference (PubCon), “Mission Control: Texas’ Leadership in Space, Technology, and Innovation” at the Space Center Houston. O’Reilly explored whether students in Texas are acquiring the necessary skills to […]
Bush School Congratulates Current and Former Students Announced as Presidential Management Fellow Finalists
The Bush School of Government and Public Service is celebrating the success of six current and former students who have been announced as Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) finalists. The PMF Program is a highly competitive initiative that identifies and develops the next generation of leaders within the federal government. Only a handful of student nationwide are […]
Women in Intelligence Conference Recap 2024
The Women in Intelligence Conference agenda on March 20th and 21st, 2024, promised a rich and diverse exploration of critical topics shaping our contemporary security landscape. Reflecting Barbara Bush’s wisdom to “believe in something larger than yourself” and to “get involved in the big ideas of your time,” the conference gathered esteemed experts, veterans, and […]
