The 2018 CENTEX Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) held its annual banquet recognizing outstanding achievements and service by public administration students, faculty and alumni from Texas State University, the University of Texas LBJ School of Public Affairs and the George Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University.
Texas State’s own Dr. Tom Longoria received the award for 2018 Distinguished Public Administration Educator.
Additionally, a number of Texas State students received awards and scholarships at the event.
- Two MPA students received the James M. McGew Research Award from the Centex Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA): Reginald Brooks received the award for his Applied Research Project, “An Exploratory “An Exploratory Framework to Assess Urban Wildfire Mitigation Policy in Austin Parks.” Deron Reinders received it for his Applied Research Project, “an Ideal Model for Transitional Programs for autistic Students.”
- Tajudeen Basiru and Miah Wagner were awarded Balanoff Family scholarships.
- Joseph Resendez, Yvette Mendoza, and Megan Moore were awarded Frank Rich Family Scholarships
- Meghan Wallace and Ayodamola Olanipekun were awarded William P. Hobby Family Scholarships
- Jabarri Falls, Troy Gilbeaux, and Jenna Rubert were awarded William P. Hobby intern Fellows
- Tajudeen Basiru and Brekia Jackson were awarded Balanoff Intern Fellowships
In addition, the following public administration students were inducted into Pi Alpha Alpha, the Global Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration:
Krystal Muller
Shifa Lateef
Ashley Wayman
Carol Lynn Campa
Tajudeen Basiru
Christina Lee Barbour
Dylan Russell
Travis County Commissioner Precinct 1, Jeff Travillion was inducted into Pi Alpha Alpha as an Honorary Member.
