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May 30, 2025

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Game Changer: United by Sports
Exhibit opens Sept. 6
at the Bush Center

Great moments in sports history shape our culture and build unity beyond the game. Our new exhibit takes visitors on a tour of the remarkable power of sports to bring people together and inspire greatness in fans young and old.

Members will get an exclusive preview of the exhibit on Friday, Sept. 5. Don’t miss a moment – become a member today!

Plan your visit and reserve your tickets now

Announcing fall programs at the Bush Center

The Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint event series fall lineup features legendary sports broadcasters Bob Costas and Joe Buck; a conversation on America’s current economic realignment; and an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at holiday traditions at the White House

Secure tickets today for the Bush Center's fall lineup

Canceling Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for legal migrants may hurt our economy

Monthly immigration newsletter from Laura Collins, Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative

Learn why revoking TPS for some is bad for America

Disney's EPCOT extends President Bush's veteran portraits feature

Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief's Tribute to America's Warriors now on display through June 2026

Learn more about the Portraits of Courage exhibit – extended through June 2026

Celebrating 22 years of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief

Bimonthly global health update from Hannah Johnson, Senior Program Manager of Global Policy at the Bush Institute

Learn how the U.S. can fulfill PEPFAR's mission as the program nears the finish line

In Case You Missed It

Further News, Analysis, and more from the Bush Center

Why pluralism keeps America strong | The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush Institute
Article by Bill McKenzie, Senior Editorial Advisor at the Bush Institute

Meet the Veteran Wellness Alliance – The Mission Continues
Q&A with Annie Hudson, Chief Programs Officer at The Mission Continues

To reduce home prices, Texas must build more homes on smaller lots | San Antonio Express-News
Op-ed by Cullum Clark, Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative, and Genevieve Collins, State Director for Texas at Americans for Prosperity

Phi Beta Kappa chapter honors incoming Bush Center President and CEO Shilo Brooks with teaching award | Princeton University News

Here’s how to solve America’s housing shortage | The Dallas Morning News
Op-ed by Cullum Clark, Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative

UPCOMING AT THE BUSH CENTER

Don't miss these special Events

Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint events

How Sports Bring Us Together: A Conversation with Bob Costas & Joe Buck
Sept. 16 | 6:30 p.m. CT

NexPoint Lecture: America’s Economic Realignment
Oct. 22 | 6 p.m. CT

Deck the Halls: Holiday Traditions at the White House
Nov. 18 | 6:30 p.m. CT

Also happening at the Bush Center

A Shining City on the Hilltop
A new art exhibit by President George W. Bush now on display in the Bush Museum
Open now through Oct. 19

Free admission to the Bush Museum
Courtesy of Sewell Automotive Companies
July 4 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Day of Remembrance on September 11th
Sept. 11 | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT

Pups in the Park
Oct. 18 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT

Free admission to the Bush Museum
Courtesy of Sewell Automotive Companies
Nov. 11 | 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Guided tours of the Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park
Park tours are made possible with support from the family of Susan S. Fischer
Last tour of the season on May 31 | 10 a.m. CT

BioBlitz in the Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park
Guests will search the 15-acre park and identify as many different species as possible
May 31 | 9:45 a.m. CT

Young Professionals Coffee and Conversation with Immigration Expert Laura Collins
Become a Young Professionals member to receive access to this event and more
June 3 | 8 a.m. CT

Situation Room Presentations
Fridays | 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. CT
Saturdays | 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. CT
Sundays | 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. CT
Mondays | 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. CT

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About the George W. Bush Presidential Center

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. The Bush Center comprises the George W. Bush Presidential Museum and the George W. Bush Institute, a solution-oriented policy organization focused on ensuring opportunity for all, strengthening democracy, and advancing free societies through policy solutions and public engagement. The Bush Center also houses the George W. Bush Presidential Library, operated by the National Archives and Records Administration, which provides access to official documents and artifacts from the George W. Bush Administration.

George W. Bush Presidential Center
2943 SMU Boulevard
Dallas, Texas 75205