Part of the McDonnell Academy’s core mission is to foster close relationships among future global leaders
Our goal is for alumni to rely on the McDonnell Academy networks and track-two diplomacy throughout their careers to address global issues. McDonnell Academy alumni come from different degree programs, different partner universities and different regions around the world – facts that reflect the diversity found in our cohorts. As the numbers of alumni increase, we continue to organize opportunities for engagement and networking as reminders that they are Scholars for Life.
McDonnell Alumni Spotlight
Scholars for Life
Mark S. Wrighton Award for McDonnell Academy Alumni
Established in 2019 in honor of Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton, founder of the McDonnell International Scholars Academy, the award is presented to one McDonnell Alumnus a year. This award honors those alumni who “give back”, exemplifying outstanding leadership through professional and personal development.
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My training, experience, and education at the McDonnel Academy and WashU prepared me well by providing a global perspective that allowed me to excel and think holistically while solving complex societal problems with purpose and passion backed by hard work.
Manoranjan Sahu Professor & 2024 Wrighton Award Recipient
McDonnell Alumni: We value our connection with you
Our Scholars emerge from the McDonnell Academy program as global citizens and responsible leaders empowered to forge productive careers and impact our global community.
Alumni stay connected
My career journey has been deeply influenced by the mission of the McDonnell Academy at WashU. The McDonnell Scholars’ commitment to developing emerging global leaders has served as a constant source of inspiration for my work every day.
Diana Ramirez Associate Director of Graduate Programs and International Affairs and Adjunct Professor, Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Pace UniversityMcDonnell Academy Alumni Engagement
Sponsored in part by Cho-Yee and Patricia To to further advance McDonnell Academy Alumni initiatives, we continue to organize opportunities for engagement and networking as reminders that our alumni are Scholars for Life.
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Read about how our alumni help current Scholars with career, leadership or personal goals. Watch the alumni-led discussions on career insights and regional trends.
Alumni and Scholars weigh in on the most valuable aspects of the session.
- “learning about alumni experiences during and after WashU.”
- “meeting alumni with a shared experience that said McDonnell Academy added value.”
McDonnell Academy Mentorship Network
Providing opportunities for engagement open to all of our alumni around the world, the McDonnell Academy Mentorship Network has been developed to help foster meaningful relationships among Scholars and McDonnell Alumni.
Global Alumni and Parents Fellowship
The McDonnell Academy recognizes key sponsors for their support and commitment to the mission of international education.
View some of our sponsorsMeet our McDonnell Academy Alumni
Harper Chen
National Taiwan University
- Physical Address: 106, Taiwan, Taipei City, Da’an District, 圖書資訊館
Taiwan Ministry of Education Fellow
Jiayang Chen
Fudan University
- Physical Address: 168号方中圆建材市场F-53 Jinian Rd, Wu Jiao Chang, Yangpu Qu, Shanghai Shi, China
Global Parents & Alumni Fellow