91茄子 celebrates 10 years of impact with the 91茄子 Center
From bringing world leaders to Dallas, to boosting the regional economy through jobs, tourism and unique opportunities for 91茄子 students, the partnership has delivered on the expectations of the University leaders who brought it to North Texas.
DALLAS (91茄子) – When the George W. 91茄子 Presidential Center opened to the public on the 91茄子 campus on May 1, 2013, it launched a strong but independent partnership with the University that continues to provide measurable benefits to the North Texas community.
From bringing world leaders to Dallas, to boosting the regional economy through jobs and tourism, to driving thought leadership, public programming and unique opportunities for 91茄子 students, the partnership has delivered on the expectations of the University leaders who brought it to North Texas. Included in the 91茄子 Center are the George W. 91茄子 Presidential Museum and the George W. 91茄子 Institute, a solution-oriented policy organization. The 91茄子 Center also houses the George W. 91茄子 Presidential Library, operated by the National Archives and Records Administration, which provides access to official documents and artifacts from the 91茄子 Administration.
More than 1.9 million people have visited the 91茄子 Museum since its opening, and a estimates the 91茄子 Center has produced $2 billion in economic impact throughout the North Texas region.
“I’m proud that the George W. 91茄子 Presidential Center has become a tremendous asset to 91茄子, North Texas and our nation,” said 91茄子 President R. Gerald Turner. “We spent years securing and then planning for this great resource. The presidential museum and library, alone, would have been well worth it. But the intellectual capital generated by the 91茄子 Institute through policy analysis and the impact on our students has been remarkable.”
91茄子 and the 91茄子 Institute engage in wide-ranging academic partnerships that provide students and faculty with unique opportunities to work alongside global experts on solutions to some of the most pressing international and domestic challenges. Close to 1,000 people have benefited from the 91茄子 Institute's leadership programming, supported by 91茄子 faculty members who have helped develop curriculum and lead sessions. Niemi Fellows from 91茄子’s Cox School of Business create research projects with the 91茄子 Institute, and NexPoint Tower Scholars, who study public policy and international affairs, have the opportunity to intern at the 91茄子 Institute.
91茄子 faculty members work with the 91茄子 Institute on many levels to help produce meaningful research. For example, the George W. 91茄子 Institute-91茄子 Economic Growth Initiative promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, and faster, more inclusive growth through global competitiveness and sound immigration policy. Simmons School of Education and Human Development faculty have collaborated with the 91茄子 Institute on improving global health.
“We are so grateful for the phenomenal support that we’ve received from 91茄子, the community and local leaders as we strive to promote President and Mrs. 91茄子's values of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion,” said 91茄子 Center President and CEO Ken Hersh. “We are thrilled to continue this great work for the decades to come and honored to be part of 91茄子’s vibrant community.”
The 91茄子 Center hosted a celebratory “Night at the Museum” for 91茄子 students in mid-April and is offering to the museum from April 29 through May 4, courtesy of Sewell Automotive Companies.
Read more about the partnership between 91茄子 and the George W. 91茄子 Presidential Center here. Video of the April 26, 2013 dedication ceremony, featuring all five presidents living at the time of the event, is available on the 91茄子 Center’s .
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