Thanks to the incredible support of our McDonnell Academy Alumni, we achieved our goal of providing 22 personalized welcome letters to the 2024 cohort of McDonnell Scholars.
This initiative exemplifies the power of our global McDonnell Academy community. Alumni from across the globe—Thailand, Japan, China, Singapore, and the US, including New York, Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, Texas, Arkansas, California, Washington, Kansas, and St. Louis—came together to share warm words of encouragement and support with our incoming Scholars.
These letters went beyond kind words, offering opportunities for coffee, lunch, or virtual meetings, and creating meaningful connections that will help the new Scholars feel welcomed and supported as they began their journey at WashU. This initiative not only fosters a sense of belonging but also strengthens our Scholars-for-Life network, which is integral to the McDonnell Academy’s mission.
We appreciate the engagement and dedication of our alumni to this initiative and look forward to further strengthening these connections through upcoming opportunities.
Here’s how McDonnell Alumni can engage:
- Mentor Match-Up: Share your expertise and guide fellow Scholars.
- Welcome Letter Writing: Extend a warm fall welcome to incoming Scholars .
- Two-Minute Tips Video: Share quick insights or advice to benefit Scholars and alumni.
- Event Coordination: Help the Academy organize and facilitate gatherings to strengthen our network.
Together, let’s shape the future of our Scholar for Life community!