On April 28, Verlin and Howard Kruse ’52 Founders Professor in the Department of Public Service and Administration, Dr. Kalena Cortes (The Bush School of Government and Public Service), and co-authors had their paper published in the academic journal, Science. Dr. Cortes worked with authors René F. Kizilcec from Cornell University; Rachel B. Baker from […]
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Event Recap: City & County Governance Symposium
On April 20, 2023, the Bush School of Government & Public Service’s City and County Governance Program hosted its inaugural event, “City & County Governance Symposium: Local Government Careers in the New Era.” The symposium took place in the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. Speakers […]
Alumni Spotlight: Krystle Beauchamp
Krystle Beauchamp is from Shreveport, Louisiana and a 2007 graduate of the Bush School of Government and Public Service. She earned her Master in Public Service and Administration with a concentration in State and Local Government. Interviewer: What are some of your favorite memories from your time at the Bush School? Beauchamp: I have so […]
Bush School’s William G. Dwyer Promoted to Rear Admiral
Professor William G. Dwyer, a Bush School Lecturer for the Graduate Certificates Program at the Bush School, was promoted to Rear Admiral (lower half) on March 17, 2023 and assigned as the Chief Prosecutor for the United States Coast Guard. In this new role, he looks to build the litigation skills of Coast Guard Judge […]
CNP Capstone Travels to Mexico to Meet International Artisan Clients
The 2022-23 International Social Innovation Partnership Capstone, led by the Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy Director Dr. Will Brown, recently had the opportunity to travel to Oaxaca, Mexico to meet with their two clients, Vida Nueva and DAVA. During their trip, the Bush School capstone students learned about the history and culture of the Zapotecans […]
Student Spotlight: Mary Ridenour
Mary Ridenour, Bush School Class of 2023, is a Master of Public Service and Administration candidate, takes the time to discuss her experience at the Bush School and the value she’s gained. Introduce Yourself Hi, I’m Mary Ridenour and I’m a second year MPSA student with a track in Nonprofit Management and a concentration in […]
Student Spotlight: Michelle Estes
Michelle Estes is a class of 2024 Master of International Affairs candidate with a concentration in National Security & Diplomacy in the European theater. She is also a a former veteran who served 24 years in the Air Force before deciding to come to the Bush School. Introduce yourself. My name is Michelle Estes and […]
Student Spotlight: Alexis Benedict
The Bush School is fully committed to its mission of educating and training principled leaders as well as performing service. Learn more about why students have chosen the Bush School of Government & Public Service as Alexis Benedict, class of 2023 Master of Public Service and Administration candidate, discusses her experience at the Bush School. […]
Forging an Equitable Approach to Organizational Change: Bush School Alumna Cristina Lopez ‘03 Named VP for DEI
“By the time I graduated from the Bush School, I had lived in six different countries and nine different cities,” said Cristina Candia Lopez, reminiscing about her early years. In learning to develop a sense of belonging and connection in different places, Lopez built a foundation for her future career in corporate Diversity, Equity & […]
Student Spotlight: Lauren Lathon
Learn more about why students have chosen the Bush School of Government & Public Service as Lauren Lathon ’22, Master of Public Service and Administration candidate, discusses her experience at the Bush School.