Dr. Vedlitz has been honored with several articles in TAMUTIMES, the on-line Texas A&M University magazine. Dr. Vedlitz’s long-time service to the university and his pivotal role in the creation of The Bush School and ISTPP are highlighted on the Faculty/Staff page. This is the second time the ISTPP Director has been featured in tamuTIMES. The magazine […]
Bush School News
Bush School Faculty, Staff Honored for Service
On November 2, Bush School faculty members and staff received awards recognizing outstanding performance and length of service. Acting Dean Andrew Card presented the awards at the annual fall faculty meeting. Dr. Gabriela Thornton received the Association of Former Students College Teaching Award from Porter Garner, president and CEO of the Association. A senior lecturer […]
Texas A&M Energy Report
Texas A&M poll shows Americans support renewable energy — but don’t want to pay for it at the pump A Texas A&M University National Energy Opinion Poll shows that most Americans are in favor of policies supporting the development of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency, but not if it means increasing the price of […]
Robertson Fellowship Program at the Bush School Extended
The Robertson Fellowship program of scholarship and internship support for Bush School students at Texas A&M University has been extended through 2017-2018. The program was instituted at the Bush School in 2010 with a grant of $386,400 over four years from the Robertson Foundation for Government (RFFG) and is now complemented by an award of […]
ISTPP Researchers and Fellow Publish JPART Article on Public Trust in DHS
Dr. Scott Robinson (Associate Professor Bush School and ISTPP Fellow) and ISTPP scholars Dr. Xinsheng Liu, Dr. James Stoutenborough, and Dr. Arnold Vedlitz explore determinants for the public’s trust in government agencies in their article, “Explaining Popular Trust in the Department of Homeland Security.” They find that political attitudes, policy salience, religiosity, and demographic make-up […]
ISTPP Director Speaks at Texas Water and Energy Conference
Dr. Arnold Vedlitz presented at “Water and Energy in Texas: Solutions from Texas A&M” held October 3-4, 2012 in College Station, Texas. He discussed findings of a new National Energy Survey done by ISTPP in association with the TAMU Energy Institute. The conference featured several keynote speakers including Dr. Robert Mace of the Texas Water […]
7-Eleven CEO Receives McLane Leadership Award
The Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics, and Public Policy at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University awarded the 2012 McLane Leadership in Business Award to Joseph M. DePinto, president and CEO of 7-Eleven, Inc., on October 2. The annual award recognizes a prominent figure in private business for outstanding […]
Dr. Arnold Vedlitz to Speak at Texas Water and Energy Conference
The Texas A&M Energy Institute will host Water and Energy in Texas: Solutions from Texas A&M, a conference to discuss water and energy in Texas, Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 3 and 4. The two-day conference will feature several keynote speakers including Dr. Robert Mace of the Texas Water Development Board; Representative James L. Keffer, chair […]
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Ann Bowman
In 2009, the Bush School welcomed Dr. Ann Bowman to the Masters in Public Service and Administration program. Dr. Bowman was no stranger to Texas A&M, having taught in the Department of Political Science from 1979 — 1981, before moving to the University of South Carolina. She was drawn back to College Station by the […]
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Jasen Castillo
Dr. Jasen Castillo joined the Bush School in 2007 as an assistant professor in the National Security Program. Immediately prior to his appointment, he worked in the office of the Undersecretary for Policy in the Department of Defense. He had previously worked at the RAND Corporation, one of the leading research organizations in the nation, […]
