In his commencement address at the Class of 2021 graduation ceremony, John Whitehead, Bush School ’21, spoke about his long career in public service and how he came to the Bush School of Government and Public Service. Whitehead had just obtained an Executive Master of Public Service and Administration (EMPSA) from the Bush School of […]
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Burke Center CEO Reflects On Time In EMPSA Program
Melanie Taylor has spent her entire career working for a nonprofit mental health provider. She currently works as the CEO of the Burke Center, which provides an array of community services to people with mental health issues, intellectual disabilities, and substance use concerns. Taylor attended Texas A&M University for a brief period as an undergraduate […]
Jeffery A. Szymanski ‘90: A Gifted Leader Who Values the Aggie Network
As a grade school student, Jeffery A. Szymanski ‘90 dreamed of joining the Aggie network. Today, he’s not only part of the Aggie network; he’s a leader within it.
Roman Napoli Named Bush School 2020 Outstanding Alumnus
By Justin Bailey When doors have opened or opportunities arisen, Roman Napoli has taken the opportunity. Put another way, throughout his career, Napoli has answered the call to serve. It’s that willingness that led The Bush School to name him the 2020 Outstanding Alumnus. “This is absolutely a huge honor,” Napoli said. “I learned so […]
Bush School Alum Coordinates Nonprofit Response to COVID-19 in New York City
By Justin Bailey At 7 PM on a “normal” night in New York City, it’s easy to get lost in the “hustle and bustle” of America’s largest and most dense metropolitan area. People commute home from work after a long day or catch the subway to see a movie with friends. Esther Larson, a 2006 […]
A Profile in Public Service: Kathryn Kaufman Named Bush School Outstanding Alum
Public Service has been the theme of the career of 2007 Bush School graduate Kathryn Kaufman, who was honored with the Bush School’s 2019 Outstanding Alumni award. In only twelve years since graduating with a Master of International Affairs, she’s had career highlights ranging from representing the United States at the G7 Summit, to bringing […]
Bush School Former Student Creates Startup to Support Factory Workers in Tijuana
Five years ago, Bryce Watson, ’18, was living in China teaching English to factory workers’ children. Two weeks ago, he moved to Tijuana, Mexico, to work on his startup in preparation for the product’s full launch in August, the idea for which he had while living in China. Vize, Watson’s company, is designed to give […]
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Honored at Donor and Scholar Celebration
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo was honored as a featured donor to the Bush School at the inaugural Donor and Scholar Celebration in April. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has generously supported the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University through gifts of $125,000 per year for the past […]
Bush School Alum Featured in CNN Film about President George H.W. Bush
Bush School graduate Sarah Jackson is one of 41 family members, friends and associates of the 41st president featured in the new documentary “41ON41” which premieres worldwide on CNN on June 15th at 8 p.m., central time, with an encore performance at 10 p.m. Three days prior to the Father’s Day evening broadcast, on June […]
Bush School Former Student Receives 2012 Black Engineer of the Year Award
Adam D. Williams, a 2007 Master’s Program in International Affairs (MPIA) graduate of the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, has received the 2012 Black Engineer of the Year Award in the category of the Most Promising Engineer in Government by Black Engineering and Information Technology magazine. The publication recently recognized 35 […]
