The first Robertson Fellows have been awarded this fall to four Texas A&M University Bush School of Government and Public Service students. Thomas Buchanan, Kerri Eisenbach, Danielle Menard, and Michael Vogel began their studies in September. The program was instituted at the Bush School in 2010 with a grant of $386,400 over four years from […]
Bush School News
Acting Dean Card Remembers 9/11
As one of the principal actors in the drama of the 9/11 attacks, Acting Dean Andrew Card of the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University was featured in Newsweek’s coverage of the 10th anniversary. Newsweek featured the famous picture of Card whispering to President George W. Bush in a Florida schoolroom, advising the President […]
International Rescue Committee CEO Rupp to Speak at the Bush School
On September 26, George Rupp, President and CEO of International Rescue Committee will give a lecture entitled “Local Conflicts/Global Challenges” at the Bush School’s Annenberg Presidential Conference Center. Rupp’s speech is open to the public and will begin at 5:30 p.m. Dr. George Rupp has been president of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) since July […]
Homeland Security Secretary to Speak on September 20
Janet Napolitano, head of the United States Department of Homeland Security, will speak on September 20 at the Bush School’s Annenberg Presidential Conference Center. Her speech will address issues of homeland security ten years after the attacks of September 11, 2001. Secretary Napolitano’s presentation is part of the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs’ Moss Lecture […]
ISTPP Scholars Contribute to Research on Diverse Policy Issues
The Institute for Science, Technology and Public Policy (ISTPP) continues to publish articles in scholarly journals based on its many funded research projects. The most recent publications from ISTPP are in the peer-reviewed journals Political Research Quarterly and the Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. “Explaining Media and Congressional Attention to Global Climate Change, […]
Vedlitz-led Bush School Capstone Class Presents Findings on Immigration Reform
ISTPP director, Dr. Arnold Vedlitz, guided a team of Bush School students during their 2010-2011 capstone project sponsored by Accenture, a global management consulting, technology services, and outsourcing company. The Bush School’s capstone projects involve integrative, team-based, applied research exploring a major public policy issue. Dr. Vedlitz’s class focused on identifying the most likely elements […]
State Senate Honors Bush School Students
The Texas State Senate honored seven Bush School Master of Public Service and Administration students for their service during the 82nd Legislative session with a resolution passed on May 9. Authored by State Senator Eddie Lucio from Brownsville, the resolution “…commended these outstanding students for their service…and wished them continued success.” The students were part […]
Accenture Sponsors Texas A&M Graduate Study Research Project with George Bush School of Government
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 […]
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 […]
