RESTON, Va; May 3, 2011 – Research on public policy reform by Texas A&M graduate students was presented today to Accenture executives and clients at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The research was conducted under the Capstone project at the George Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. Accenture […]
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Statement by Fmr. President George H. W. Bush on Crocker Appointment as U.S. Envoy to Afghanistan
HOUSTON, TX — The following is a statement released by former President Bush 41: “President Obama has chosen wisely in nominating a diplomat of Ryan Crocker’s experience and consummate skill as Ambassador to Afghanistan, and Barbara and I salute our friend Ryan for once again answering his country’s call to service. While Ryan will be […]
Statement from Dean Crocker
The following is a statement released by Amb. Ryan Crocker, dean of the Bush School of Government and Public Service, following his nomination as Ambassador to Afghanistan: “I am deeply honored to have the confidence of the President, the Vice President and the Secretary of State for this important mission. The challenges are formidable and […]
Bush School Brings the ‘Dillo Home
After a two-year drought, the ‘Dillo Cup returned to its rightful home at the Bush School on April 16, 2011. In the 12th annual “Duke Out for the ‘Dillo” softball game against the LBJ School, the Bushwhackers delivered a thrilling 23-21 victory to a crowd of students, faculty, staff and alumni who gathered in College […]
Faculty Spotlight: Larry Napper
By Miranda Russ When Professor Larry Napper first arrived at Texas A&M University to study history, he had only read about the vast world outside of the United States – but had never seen any of it. That would soon change in ways he never imagined. After graduating from Texas A&M as a member of […]
Admiral Tyson to Speak at Scowcroft Institute Seminar
Rear Admiral Nora Tyson, Commander of Carrier Strike Force 2, will speak at the next seminar presented by the Bush School’s Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs. Admiral Tyson’s presentation will be in the Bush Presidential Library Orientation Theater on March 29 at 5:30 p.m. Admiral Tyson’s topic is “The Synergy of Naval Service and Public […]
ConocoPhillips White House Lecture Series Honors Peter Orszag With Good Governance Award
On Wednesday, February 23, the Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics, and Public Policy was pleased to honor Peter Orszag, former director of the Office of Management and Budget under President Barak Obama, with its first Good Governance Award at the 2011 ConocoPhillips White House Lecture. Dr. Orszag arrived at the Bush School early in the […]
President George H. W. Bush Receives the Medal of Freedom
On February 18, President Barack Obama presented the Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, to President George H. W. Bush. President Bush joined fourteen artists, athletes, civil rights activists, humanitarians, and others in receiving the honor. President Obama said these medals are presented to those who have made contributions to society that speak […]
Ken Starr To Discuss “Rule Of Law” At Texas A&M Feb. 18
Baylor University President Ken Starr, who served for four years as United States Solicitor General earlier in his career, will speak on “The Global Century and the Future of the Rule of Law” Feb. 18 at Texas A&M University. Starr’s 6 p.m. presentation at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center will be hosted by the Bush […]
Bush School Hosts Fourth Annual Nonprofit Management Forum
The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University will hold its fourth annual Nonprofit Management Forum April 8 at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center. The forum offers nonprofit staff, board members, volunteers and students a full day of learning and networking. Titled “Strengthening the Capacity of Nonprofit Organizations,” the forum will […]