Executive MPA Program at TSU

05/22/2020

Kieth Wade will be missed. Rest In Peace. . BJML School of Public Affair - PAB @ TSU Texas Southern University

04/16/2020

The Black Plague

Health Equity: Prevention, Wellness and Treatment must be a policy and public administration priority going forward.

Public officials lament the way that the coronavirus is engulfing black communities. The question is, what are they prepared to do about it?

04/08/2020

What The Coronavirus Is Teaching Us - PA TIMES Online

We need public sector leaders who are innovators and big picture problem solvers. Here are seven lessons we can take away from how government has responded to COVID-19, and what innovations are needed moving forward.

03/13/2020

Decide For Yourself About TSU Presidency

Decide For Yourself About TSU Presidency By: Carroll G. Robinson and Dr. Michael O. Adams

12/14/2019

Message to Political Science, Public Affairs, Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Master of Public Administration and Executive Master of Public Administration Fall 2019 Graduates:

Graduation is a celebration. A time to both look back and look forward to the future.

Some people see tomorrow as the unknown. The reality is that tomorrow is the result of what we do today and everyday going forward from here.

If we want a better education system, we have to get involved today and not just stand on the sideline in an ivory tower. We must be leaders in providing answers and making the case for the importance of our public schools and institutions of higher education to the future of our state's long term economic growth and shared and inclusive prosperity for all Texans.

If we want better cities and towns and a better state and nation, you must not only use your education to earn an income, you must also use it to make a positive difference for the people in your community wherever you go from here tonight.

The greatness of our nation is in the goodness of the things we do to help each other aspire to and achieve higher heights.

As you prepare for graduation today remember that you leave here as guardians of a legacy and keepers of the flame of "Excellence In Achievement."

Thank you for all you have done and all you will do in the tomorrows to come.

Be Blessed.

Dr. Michael O. Adams

11/27/2019

Join the Department of Political Science on Tuesday, December 3rd in the Public Affairs Building room 114 at 5:30PM for an analysis on the 2019 Houston Election.

09/14/2019

Department of Political Science

Hello, we are conducting a post presidential debate survey. We would love your participation. Thank you!
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We just posted new questions on Polco! You can see them at https://polco.us/tsu-ps. Department of Political Science is using Polco to seek input and feedback on issues and topics facing the community. You can sign up for a confidential account on Polco to begin providing input and help build a more....

09/09/2019

04/19/2019

Malik Earl Speaks About His Experiences in the EMPA Program

Emmett Malik Earle is a current Executive Masters of Public Administration Student and a graduate of the Political Science Program Texas Southern University In this video, Malik speaks about his experiences as a student in the EMPA Program TSU Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs

M. Malik Earl graduated with his Bachelors Degree in Political Science and is now a current student in the EMPA Program at Texas SOuthern University.

03/28/2019

Blayne Williams Speaks About the Dual Degree Program

Blayne Williams is in the Dual Degree Program at Texas Southern University. He has graduated with a Masters Degree in Public Administration and currently working on his Juris Doctorate at the Thurgood Marshall School of Law.

Blayne Williams is in the Dual Degree Program at Texas Southern University. He has graduated with a Masters Degree in Public Administration and currently wor...

02/14/2019

Dr. Michael O. Adams Speaks About the Emergency Management Program at TSU

Dr. Michael O. Adams, Chair of the Political Science Department at Texas Southern University speaks about the School of Public Affairs and the benefits of joining the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Program.

Dr. Michael O. Adams, Chair of the Political Science Department at Texas Southern University speaks about the School of Public Affairs and the benefits of jo...

02/13/2019

The Department of Political Science is hosting a Valentine’s Day Student Appreciation event on Thursday, February 14, 2019, from 12-2pm on the First Floor Foyer of the Public Affairs Building.

01/31/2019

Kamau Marshall MPA Graduate at TSU and Director of African American Media

Kamau M. Marshall MPA Graduate at TSU and Director of African American Media

Kamau Marshall is a Masters in Public Administration graduate of Texas Southern University's Barbara Jordan - Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs. He curr...

01/30/2019

Joseph Jaroudi, J.D. speaks about his experience as an Emergency Managment and Homeland Student

Joseph Jaroudi, J.D. speaks about his experience as an Emergency Managment and Homeland Student Texas Southern University

Joseph S. Jaroudi, J.D. owner of Jaroudi Law speaks about his experiences as an Emergency Management and Homeland Security student at Texas Southern Universi...

12/18/2018

Christopher Harvey, Texas Southern University Political Science Graduate and Staffer on Capitol Hill

Christopher L. Harvey is a Political Science Graduate from Texas Southern University. He currently works on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC as a staffer for a Congress member from Connecticut.

Christopher Harvey is a Political Science Graduate from Texas Southern University. He currently works on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC as a staffer for a Co...

12/18/2018

Executive MPA Program at TSU

10/09/2018

Nyron eMPA Graduate

Nyron is a graduate of the eMPA Program at Texas Southern University. While an eMPA student he was living and working for the government in Washington, DC.

Nyron is a graduate of the eMPA Program at Texas Southern. While an eMPA student he was living and working for the government inWashington, DC. For more info...

09/20/2018

“Midterm elections are a way for us to express our views on the direction of our nation and State. Historically, it’s been thought of as a referendum on the President. This is the opportunity we have to have our voices heard. Students and people of color haven’t participated at levels on par with older Anglo voters, and the result has been policies we don’t always agree with. If you want to see the direction of our country change—you have to vote!”

Dr. Michael O. Adams
Professor of Political Science
Chair of Political Science
Texas Southern University

09/18/2018

Town Hall meeting with U.S. Senate Candidate Beto O'Rourke in the Public Affairs Building Room 114 on Sept. 19th at 6PM Texas Southern University

09/16/2018

The Bicentennial Speech

Constitution Day- September 17, 2018

For the 2018-19 academic school year, the Political Science Department will be sponsoring the TSU - Houston Ideas Festival that will include a series of political town hall meetings. As part of our town hall meetings, we will have a panel of thought leaders which will include faculty from the Political Science, MPA, and eMPA programs plus students and invited guests. The town hall meeting that we have scheduled for Constitution Day will be entitled, “A New Progressive Era: Modernizing the American Political System and Reflections on the U. S. Constitution”. As a foundation for the discussion, we will reflect on Thurgood Marshall’s speech on the Bicentennial of the Constitution.

Our undergraduate constitutional law students and panel will reflect on the following books as part of their discussion:

-Ratification by Pauline Maier
-What Kind of Nation by James F. Simon
-Tyranny of the Majority: Fundamental Fairness in Representative Democracy by Lani Guinier
-And We are Not Saved by Derrick Bell
-Faces at the Bottom of the Well by Derrick Bell

Remarks of Thurgood Marshall At The Annual Seminar of the SAN FRANCISCO PATENT AND TRADEMARK LAW ASSOCIATION In Maui, Hawaii May 6, 1987

09/14/2018

"We have a positive vision of the future founded on the belief that the gap between the promise and reality of America can one day be finally closed. We believe that." - Barbara Jordan

09/13/2018

Let’s shape the change to help make things better. Join the eMPA Program.

09/12/2018

HBCUs seek to grow study abroad participation

The PolItical Science Department's eMPA Study Abroad Program is one of the most robust and successful such programs at an HBCU. Over the past 7 years we have sent more than a 100 students to study abroad in places such as Brazil, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Tanzania, Panama, Cuba, China and Spain.

09/11/2018

The 2018 Texas Tribune Festival

The Political Science Department is a sponsor at this years' Texas Tribune Festival

The Texas Tribune presents the eighth-annual Texas Tribune Festival, a weekend of debate and dialogue featuring the biggest names in politics and policy.

09/10/2018

Our commitment to teaching and education is grounded in history focused on the present and preparing for an ever-changing and dynamic future.

09/10/2018

We are working to help prepare communities across the state for the 2020 Census and Redistricting in 2021 as well as the growing impact of artificial intelligence (A.I.) and the sharing economy on the future of work, the economy and local government. Join us at the eMPA Program

09/09/2018

Our program is equipping public administrators to be active participants in the policy dialogue and debate what is needed to shape the future of our nation.

09/07/2018

We encourage you to apply

09/07/2018

If you are interested in listening, want to learn how to lead, and committed to helping move our nation forward, come join us at the eMPA Program at Texas Southern University

09/04/2018

Sherridan Schwartz Interview on the eMPA Program at TxSU

Sherridan Schwartz is a global public administrator whom works in both the United States and Brazil. She is a graduate of the executive Master's of Public Administration Program at Texas Southern University

Sherridan Schwartz is a global public administrator whom works in both the United States and Brazil. She is a graduate of the executive Master's of Public Ad...

09/04/2018

Who Is Mickey Leland?

Mickey Leland was America's most effective spokesman for hungry people in the United States and throughout the world. During six terms in the Congress, six years as a Texas state legislator, he focused much needed attention on issues of health and hunger.

09/04/2018

Have a enjoyable and safe Labor Day

09/03/2018

Texas Southern University provides quality instruction in a culture of innovative teaching and learning, basic and applied research and scholarship that is responsive to community issues, and opportunities for public service that benefit the community and the world.

09/02/2018

Constitution Day, September 17, 2018 Our Undergraduate Constitutional Law students and panel will discuss; Ratification by Pauline Maier, What Kind of Nation by James F. Simon, Tyranny of the Majority: Fundamental Fairness in Representative Democracy by Lani Guinier, And We are Not Saved, and Faces at the Bottom of the Well by Derrick Bell

09/02/2018

The expectation for the EMPA program is “Excellence in Achievement." It is our North Star.