The latest news and events from our global activities.
Exploring the health-environment connection with Dr. Myers
The McDonnell Academy hosted an insightful S.T. Lee Endowed Lectureship at WashU and reception featuring Dr. Sam Myers, who explored the critical intersection of human health and environmental stability. Attendees engaged in thought-provoking discussions on policy interventions and global solutions, gaining valuable perspectives on the future of planetary health. The ST Lee Endowed Lectureship lecture “Safeguarding […]
Enhancing Impact: Wrighton Award Receives Generous Boost
The McDonnell International Scholars Academy at WashU is pleased to share that the Mark S. Wrighton Award will now be $25,000, beginning in 2025—more than doubling from its previous amount of $10,000. This increase is made possible through the generous support of Richard Mahoney, whose commitment to the McDonnell Academy and its mission continues to […]
A warm welcome: Alumni unite to support incoming McDonnell Scholars
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, […]
McDonnell Academy EVENTS
The McDonnell Academy organizes special seminars, retreats and other events. Our distinguished Scholars, politicians and analysts lead discussions on political, cultural and economic issues in the United States and the broader world.
Experience academic excellence with the PhD3D Competition
Join the McDonnell Academy 5th-year PhD students at the upcoming PhDin3D Competition. Similar to the University of Queensland’s 3MT Competition, this event promises an evening of engaging presentations based on research being conducted at WashU. March 26 | 5:30 PM Charles F. Knight Center, Room 210Danforth Campus Brilliant minds, groundbreaking research, and just three minutes […]