Forum on Leadership: The American Promise The Bush Center’s annual event will include thought provoking conversations focused on the opportunities only America can provide, the role of higher education in our democracy, and how to restore trust in the media. Watch the livestream starting at 8:30 a.m. CT on April 24.
Read the 2025 policy recommendations from the George W. Bush Institute
In January, the George W. Bush Institute released recommendations on international and domestic policy challenges facing the Trump Administration, Congress, and state and local policymakers. These policy briefs cover matters such as supporting Ukraine, countering the China, Russia, Iran, North Korea challenge, and reforming the U.S. immigration system to maximize America’s potential.
Community Conversation with Emmanuel Acho
The Bush Center is excited to provide a unique community conversation with Emmanuel Acho – former NFL player, #1 New York Times bestselling author, sports analyst, and thought leader – on challenging the status quo and creating lasting change. Bush Center President and Chief Executive Officer Ken Hersh will join Acho to share insights on how to have difficult conversations, the power of mindset in shaping our future, and strategies for driving personal and collective transformation. Reserve your complimentary ticket today.
Read the new Catalyst issue, ‘Memos to Washington’
The winter edition of The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush Institute focuses on policy recommendations for the Trump Administration and Congress by our experts at the Bush Institute. The recommendations aim to advance the values the Bush Institute champions: freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion. This issue of The Catalyst explores international foreign policy – including what a win-win approach to Latin America looks like and how to stop the authoritarian onslaught – and domestic policy issues like how to house all Americans and ensure our schools stay strong.
Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program alumni unite around common humanity
Read a recap of the 2025 VLP Alumni Convening by Michael Bailey, Deputy Director of Leadership Programs at the Bush Institute. Learn about the impact individuals can make when celebrating differences and uniting around a common cause.
Leadership lessons with a Medal of Honor Recipient
Listen to an episode of the Bush Center’s Strategerist podcast with Captain Flo Groberg. The Medal of Honor Recipient discusses his service to our country and what leadership means both in the uniform and as a civilian.
Pluralism is how ‘the sausage gets made’ in government
Watch this compelling interview with Chris Walsh, Director of Global Policy at the Bush Institute, and Jon Bennion, 2018 Presidential Leadership Scholar, as they discuss how his PLP came to life through sausage making, using it as the perfect platform for easing tensions and building relationships among incoming members of the Montana Legislature.
Spring guided tour of the Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park
Come explore the 15-acre Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park, open for self-guided tours from sunrise until sunset, 365 days a year. A network of paths takes visitors through native Texas environments such as blackland prairie, post oak savannah, and cross timbers forest. Join us for a free guided tour by North Texas master naturalists every Saturday at 10 a.m. from March 15 through May 31, weather permitting. If you come visit, be sure to let Michael Bailey know!
