Associate Professor Hyeran Jo was awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation for her project titled “Integrative International Interventions: Militant Violence and Human Security in Contemporary Conflicts.” For two years, 2021-2023, She plans to work with three graduate students and two undergraduates to discover what international policies work best to save lives in conflict zones on […]
Bush School News
Inaugural Cohort Completes Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership
On December 22, 2020, the first cohort of nonprofit professionals completed the Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership, a Continuing & Professional Education opportunity provided by the Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy. This cohort included a range of professionals from nonprofit Executive Directors to emerging leaders in the field, including a nonprofit founder. According to Dr. William […]
ISTPP Welcomes Newly Appointed Research Fellows
ISTPP has named five new members to its Fellows program—Dr. Robin Murphy, Dr. Raul Medina, Dr. Kirby Goidel, Dr. Anthony Knap, and Dr. Patrick Bixler.
Recapping The 6th Annual Texas Women, Peace, and Security Symposium
On November 20, 2020, the Program on Women, Peace, and Security at the Bush School of Government and Public Service hosted the 6th Annual Symposium on Women, Peace, and Security. The title of the event was “1325 + 20: Celebrating the Anniversary of UNSCR 1325 and Looking Towards the Future.” Symposium Highlights | Symposium Agenda […]
ISTPP Predoc Fellow Brittany Alexander Presents Research at Two Conferences
Brittany Alexander, ISTPP Predoc Fellow and doctoral student in statistics, presented her paper, “Understanding Terrorism Policy Preferences through Bayesian Model Averaging and Multiple Imputation,” at the Southern Association for Public Opinion Conference on October 1, 2020, and at the Midwest Association for Public Opinion Conference on November 20, 2020. ISTPP Director Arnold Vedlitz coauthored this study. Their […]
Bush School Nonprofit Responds to Community Needs in COVID-19 Pandemic
As COVID-19 spread across the country and world, nonprofits faced challenges to their everyday activities. The Bush School’s Center for Nonprofits and Philanthropy produced a survey to assess the needs of nonprofit leaders in the Brazos Valley.
From Bobcat to Aggie: A December Graduate with an Unlikely Beginning
Lindsey Brenner ‘20 came to Aggieland her sophomore year in the hopes of pushing herself academically. She’s done just that while making lifelong friends in the process.
Dr. Angela Seaworth Presents at Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy Annual Symposium
Dr. Angela Seaworth, Director of Philanthropic Initiatives and Capacity Building at the Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy, shared her research on board diversity at the Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy Annual Symposium on November 17, 2020, co-presenting a session titled “The Power of the Nonprofit Board to Move Racial Equity Forward.” There were 300+ participants […]
Dr. John Schuessler Participates in Panel at Johns Hopkins University
On December 3, 2020, CGS Co-Director John Schuessler participated in a panel hosted by the Aronson Center for International Studies at Johns Hopkins University on “Reimagining US Foreign Policy in the Middle East and North Africa.” The panel, hosted by Adria Lawrence, also included Vali Nasr, Eugene Finkel, and Calvert Jones. The panelists discussed the […]
Stay CLASSy, Liberal Arts!
Every year, the College of Liberal Arts Superior Service (CLASS) Awards Program recognizes individuals who provide outstanding service to the college and demonstrate leadership, ingenuity, job excellence, and support for diversity. Here are the winners for 2020.