Today marks two years since Gubad Ibadoghlu, an Azerbaijani economist critical of President Ilham Aliyev’s repressive, kleptocratic rule, was arrested on July 23, 2023 outside Baku. Ibadoghlu was released from prison but still remains under strict surveillance on house arrest

"Today, finding a sustainable business model that supports quality journalism is arguably the most important reinvention challenge facing newspapers," says William McKenzie, senior editorial advisor at the George W. Bush Institute. McKenzie highlights the need for

Early Friday morning, Congress protected PEPFAR from foreign aid cuts — a major win for global health. This move not only safeguards HIV/AIDS treatment for millions, it also reinvigorates PEPFAR’s bipartisan legacy. Read the article by Hannah Johnson, Senior Program Manager of.

Whether you’re planning your summer road trip or simply looking for cooler activities to escape the Texas heat, the George W. Bush Presidential Center is the perfect summer adventure. From viewing a limited-time art exhibit by President George W. Bush to putting yourself in the

Former Secretary of Transportation and White House Chief of Staff Andy Card joined the Presidential Leadership Scholars team in College Station, Texas, to share stories and lessons from his time working with Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. Read more about his.

RT @PLSprogram: 77 percent of Americans say the issues that divide us are a serious threat to the future of our democracy. Read how nearl….

Join us on Oct. 22, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for Engage at the Bush Center, presented by Nexpoint. The Bush Center welcomes Keith Hennessey, the Bush Institute’s David Rubenstein Fellow; Kristen Silverberg, Business Roundtable President and COO; and Marc Sumerlin, former

Join the George W. Bush Presidential Center team today! Located on the SMU campus in Dallas, Texas, the George W. Bush Presidential Center is a nonpartisan institution advancing the timeless values of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion. Through policy solutions

KENNEBUNKPORT, MAINE – "On this day of prayer, Laura and I are holding up our fellow Texans who are hurting. We are heartbroken by the loss of life and the agony so many are feeling. Those who have lost their precious children are facing a grief no parents should ever know. We.

Javier Tarazona, an educator and human rights advocate, was arbitrarily detained in 2021 by Venezuelan intelligence services. Tarazona was accused of “incitement of hate, terrorism, and treason” for speaking out against human rights violations to Venezuelan government

Founder of News Not Noise, @JessicaYellin ,joined #TheStrategerist this past Spring at the Bush Institute’s Forum on Leadership to break down the chaos of today’s media landscape and explain this new rise of independent journalism. Hear how she’s helping nearly 1 million

"The exceptionalism of our nation lies in both the lofty vision of our Constitution and Bill of Rights and the long struggle to ensure all Americans could cash the promissory note of these founding documents. The moral principles and self-correcting mechanisms of our democracy

"I’ve come to understand and respect that our freedoms are not guaranteed by chance or circumstance. They are secured through the enduring service of those who wear the cloth of our nation and protected by the generations who stand watch so the rest of us can think, act, and live

This Fourth of July enjoy free admission and extended hours at the Bush Museum! Step into history to reflect on defining moments that have shaped our nation and leave inspired to write the next chapter of the American story. Plus, don’t miss A Shining City on the Hilltop, a

During the 2025 Inland Port Symposium, Cullum Clark, Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative at the George W. Bush Institute, moderated a panel on economic outlook and logistics impact. “People inherently want to trade. They have been trading things since.

Immigration plays a vital role in shaping America’s economy, culture, military, and society. “Whether they arrive with a job offer, are reunited with family, or seek refuge after unimaginable hardship, immigrants contribute to the fabric of our nation,“ says @lvtcollins ,

The George W. Bush Institute’s Veteran Wellness Alliance member, Centerstone’s Military Services, saves lives and restores hope by providing high-quality behavioral health services to veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard, Reserve, and their families. "What gives

For over a decade, @PLSprogram has selected purpose-driven professionals from across the country to learn about leadership through the presidencies of George W. Bush, William J. Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Lyndon B. Johnson. Applications for the Class of 2026 are open now