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John Goodwin Tower Center for Public Policy and International Affairs
Support Student Leadership & Nonpartisan Public Policy Education
The John Goodwin Tower Center for Public Policy and International Affairs seeks to inspire ethical public leadership and civic engagement by preparing students to bridge theory and real-world policy. Your investment helps sustain and expand the Center’s mission by strengthening academic programming, advancing research, and deepening experiential learning opportunities that equip future leaders to serve society.
NexPoint Tower Scholars Program
Empower the Next Generation of Thoughtful Leaders
The NexPoint Tower Scholars Program is a selective, multidisciplinary minor that enables outstanding undergraduates from diverse academic backgrounds to pursue advanced study in public policy and international affairs. Gifts to this program support scholarships, immersive policy experiences, internships, mentorship, study abroad opportunities, and academic enrichment that allow students to apply classroom learning to real-world challenges. Your contribution opens doors for our NexPoint Tower Scholars to engage with policymakers, conduct meaningful research, and develop the expertise to lead with integrity and impact.
Tower Center Forum
Community & Civic Engagement
Annual membership in the Tower Center Forum creates a community of engaged supporters who receive exclusive access to a wide range of programs facilitated by the John Goodwin Tower Center for Public Policy and International Affairs. Forum Members interact with scholars, political leaders, and influential figures addressing today’s most pressing issues. Forum giving supports high-profile lectures, symposia, and conferences that bring emerging and established leaders to the Dallas–Fort Worth community.
Medal of Freedom
The Tower Center’s Highest Honor
The Medal of Freedom recognizes prominent national and international leaders who have advanced freedom, democratic ideals, and global security. Recipients have included Secretary of State Colin L. Powell, former President George H. W. Bush, and First Lady Laura Bush, as well as former British Prime Ministers Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair. Past recipients can be viewed here. Support for the Medal of Freedom helps the Tower Center continue this distinguished tradition and celebrate leaders whose work has shaped the world.