The Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy’s Bush Board Fellows Program held its annual Pinning Ceremony in December to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments and welcome a new group of service-oriented Bush School students. For the 2025 program year, we are thrilled to have 28 dedicated Bush School students matched with 23 incredible nonprofit host organizations. […]
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Bush School Professor Awarded Prestigious Carnegie Research Grant
Hyeran Jo Receives $400,500 for Groundbreaking Research on Global Realignment Hyeran Jo, an associate professor and Director of Graduate Studies for the Department of Political Science at the Bush School of Government and Public Service, has been awarded the prestigious Carnegie Research Grant for her groundbreaking research project, “Small-Statecraft and Realignment.” The Grant from the […]
Ambassador Ryan Crocker Receives Honorary Degree from Texas A&M for Distinguished Public Service Career
Texas A&M University President Gen. (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III congratulates Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker during a commencement ceremony at Reed Arena on Dec. 12. Crocker was awarded an honorary doctoral degree from Texas A&M during the ceremony. | Hannah Harrison / Texas A&M AgriLife Texas A&M University awarded an honorary doctoral degree to Ambassador […]
Students Gain a Real-World Approach to Higher Education Policy
Pictured Katherine Barrow, Matthew Francis, Chair of Board of Trustees Anthony Bunting, Dr. Frank Ashley, Arianna Martinez, and Pablo Best, *Ummehani Faizullabhoy not pictured In the Spring semester of 2024, Dr. Frank Ashley was approached by the Chair of the Board of Trustees to serve as a consultant for Louisiana Christian University, a private faith-based […]
Lifelong Commitment to Public Service: Chris Bugbee Alumni Spotlight
In this edition of our Alumni Spotlight, we feature Chris Bugbee, a dedicated leader in the nonprofit sector and a proud alumnus of Texas A&M Class of 1998 and the Bush School of Government & Public Service, Class of 2001. With a career rooted in public service and a passion for community impact, Chris exemplifies […]
ISTPP Welcomes Dr. Kirkpatrick as Research Fellow
The Institute for Science, Technology and Public Policy (ISTPP) at the Bush School of Government & Public Service has named a new researcher to its Fellows program – Dr. Kellee Kirkpatrick. Dr. Kirkpatrick is an associate professor in the Department of Political Science in the College of Arts and Letters at Idaho State University, University. Her research […]
Summary of Conclusions from Healthcare Common Operating Picture and Healthcare Delivery Workshop
Earlier this year, the Scowcroft Institute convened a stakeholder workshop at Texas A&M’s DC Teaching Site to capture lessons observed from the COVID-19 response in the healthcare sector. Under Chatham House Rule to promote open discussion, participants engaged in focused panel discussions on enhancing healthcare delivery and forming and sustaining a Common Operating Picture framework […]
The Bush School hosts 10th annual Texas Women, Peace and Security Symposium
Highlighting the critical role of women in national and homeland security through the Women, Peace and Security framework On Friday, Nov. 15, the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University hosted the 10th annual Texas Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Symposium. Sponsored by the Bush School’s Women, Peace and Security program, […]
Exploring the Economic Impact of Philanthropy in the Southwest: Key Insights from CNP’s latest Webinar
The Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy (CNP) at the Bush School of Government & Public Service recently conducted a webinar titled Understanding the Economic Impact of Foundations Across the Southwest to discuss robust research on the economic impact of foundations in the Southwest. The states included are Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and […]
ISTPP Researchers Publish in International Journal of Public Administration
ISTPP Research Fellow Hyunseok Hwang leads a study, “Socially Equitable Public Service Provision: Towards Inclusive Coproduction of Public Infrastructure,” that explores inclusive coproduction in public infrastructure, emphasizing citizen participation in planning and investment to build resilience against climate challenges. Survey data from Texas show that wealthier, more educated citizens participate more in coproduction, while marginalized groups face […]
