The Bush family has a long and well-established connection to Yale University, spanning multiple generations. Here’s a breakdown of their relationship with Yale:
Key Bush Family Members Who Attended Yale
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Prescott Bush (1895–1972)
- George H.W. Bush’s father
- Yale Class of 1917
- Member of the secret society Skull and Bones
- Played varsity golf and baseball
- Later became a U.S. Senator from Connecticut
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George H.W. Bush (1924–2018)
- 41st President of the U.S. (1989–1993)
- Yale Class of 1948 (attended after serving in WWII as a naval aviator)
- Member of Skull and Bones
- Captain of the Yale baseball team and played in the first two College World Series
- Studied economics
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George W. Bush (b. 1946)
- 43rd President of the U.S. (2001–2009)
- Yale Class of 1968
- Member of Skull and Bones
- Majored in history
- Described himself as an average student but later went on to earn an MBA from Harvard Business School
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Jeb Bush (b. 1953) - Did NOT attend Yale
- Unlike his father and brother, Jeb Bush attended the University of Texas at Austin
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Other Bush Family Members with Yale Ties
- Neil Bush (George H.W. Bush’s son) also attended Yale
- Several other relatives, including extended family, have attended Yale over generations
Bush Family Influence at Yale
- The Bush family has been deeply connected to Yale’s elite circles, particularly through Skull and Bones, a highly secretive senior society that has produced numerous political and business leaders.
- George H.W. Bush’s Yale experience shaped much of his leadership style, and he remained connected to the university throughout his life.
- George W. Bush’s time at Yale was formative but also marked by a reputation for being more social than academic.
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